4th Annual Eastern Sierra Wildfire Resilience Month builds momentum

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April 9, 2026

4th Annual Eastern Sierra Wildfire Resilience Month builds momentum 

Wildfire Resilience Month turns awareness into action and encourages communities to work together for  wildfire preparedness.

This May, Whitebark Institute, Mono, and Inyo Counties will host a series of events designed to provide  accessible education, resources, and community engagement opportunities that support long-term wildfire  resilience across the region. Throughout the month, residents and visitors are invited to participate in expert led presentations and wildfire preparedness workshops that highlight practical steps for reducing risk at home  and in the broader landscape. These events will cover topics ranging from creating defensible space and responsible recreation practices to the important role individuals and communities play in living within fire adapted environments.

Now in its fourth year, Wildfire Resilience Month is an ongoing collaboration of Whitebark Institute, Mono and  Inyo Counties, local agencies, and community-based organizations working together to reduce wildfire risk.

SCHEDULE OF REGIONAL EVENTS 

May 3 SIERA SPARK! REGIONAL WILDFIRE READY FESTIVAL

• 10:00am-2pm Location: Bishop City Park
• Live music & food trucks. Free green waste disposal onsite. Workshops & exhibits.
• Resources & demonstrations. Interactive kids zone. Participation incentive prizes.

May 7 REESTABLISHING SILVICULTURAL ACTION IN FIRE ADAPTED FORESTS

• 6:00-8pm Location: Mountain Rambler Brewery, Bishop
• Sarah M. Bisbing, PhD,
• Whitebark Institute – Science on Tap Speaker Series

May 28 THE WILDFIRE LABORATORY – SCIENCE THAT REDUCES IGNITION RISK

• 5:30-6:30pm Online: Whitebark Institute Webinar – Link at Event Website
• Steve Hawks, Senior Director for Wildfire
• Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Research Center

Community-specific events will be listed at the event website.

Additional information, event details, and resources for wildfire preparedness can be found at  whitebarkinstitute.org/events.

THANKS TO FUNDERS 

Funding for Wildfire Resilience Month is provided in part by Edison International, Los Angeles Department of  Water and Power, the California Firesafe Council, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire  Protection as part of the California Climate Investments Program.

California Climate Investments is a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to work  reducing GHG emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for  industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate  Investments projects include abordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission  vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35  percent of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities,  low-income communities, and low-income households across California. For more information, visit the  California Climate Investments website at: www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov.

ABOUT WHITEBARK INSTITUTE 

Whitebark Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing wildfire risk and improving the resilience  of Eastern Sierra forests, landscapes, and communities. We leverage scientific expertise, convene partners and  experts, and take decisive action to address regional challenges. Learn more at: WhitebarkInstitute.org

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