FIRE: FRIEND OR FOE?

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Nov 16, 2013 ... Why fire is such an influential force in California? ♢ How are fires today different from historical fires and what factors have led to these changes ...
T I L D E N N A T U R E A R E A P R E S E N T S :

FIRE: FRIEND OR FOE? Saturday, November 16  2:00-4:00 pm Closure Note: Due to ongoing sewer construction work in Tilden Nature Area, the best parking and access to the Environmental Education Center is from the end of Lone Oak Road in Tilden Park.

Have you ever wondered... Why fire is such an influential force in California? How are fires today different from historical fires and what factors have led to these changes?  What you can do to protect your home and neighborhood in the face of another bay area fire?  

Fire science Ph.D. students in collaboration with the East Bay Regional Park District are here to answer these questions! Join us for an exciting and interactive lesson on fire ecology and history in California. Meet real fire scientists at Tilden Nature Area’s Environmental Education Center (EEC) to get a better understanding of fire's role in our environment. Tilden Nature Area 600 Canon Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708 Web: www.ebparks.org Phone: 510-544-2233 E-mail: [email protected]