Idaho Firewise

25/09/2026

September garden photos and a FREE community event announcement!

Join us for Community Conversations: Fire in the Foothills, a special gathering focused on an issue affecting us all - protecting our homes and communities from wildfire.

🗓️ Tuesday, September 29th, 4:30-7:30 pm. Register for this FREE community event hosted by the Idaho Botanical Garden and Idaho Firewise, Inc.

🔗Check out the event link and share it with your community today!
https://idahofirewise.org/2026/09/17/community-conversations-fire-in-the-foothills/

Learn from local, state, and federal partners about foothills fire prevention, mitigation, and aftermath. Hear from range animal and soil experts, land managers and local enforcement.

Community members will also have the opportunity to tour the Idaho Firewise Garden and connect with rangeland, fire, and horticulture experts to learn practical ways to create more fire-resilient landscapes.

Discover, ask questions, and learn steps you can take to help protect your home and community. No host bar and light snacks provided.

Event Location: Idaho Firewise Garden @ the Idaho Botanical Garden

Parking Locations: Table Rock Trailhead Parking Lot OR behind the Old Idaho Penitentiary near the historic barns and garden greenhouses. Volunteers will be on hand to direct you to the Idaho Firewise Garden!

17/09/2026

https://idahofirewise.org/2026/09/17/community-conversations-fire-in-the-foothills/

Event Announcement hosted by the Idaho Botanical Garden and Idaho Firewise, Inc.!

Community Conversations: Fire in the Foothills, September 29, 2026, 4:30-7:30 PM.

Join us for Community Conversations, a special educational gathering focused on an issue affecting us all: protecting our homes and communities from wildfire.

Learn more and register for this free community event: https://idahofirewise.org/2026/09/17/community-conversations-fire-in-the-foothills/

13/07/2026

Here's a great article highlighting last week's CBYCC project in Syringa and the collaborative effort to reduce wildfire risk before it starts. Give it a read! 🌲

https://www.lmtribune.com/local-news/fighting-fire-before-the-flames-arrive-af63de65?fbclid=IwY2xjawTB2oZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeKnYWFJrg7WIELVlZWHZx6cY7jE_BhzzPuLG7xtYgBeq7lhVwZMWN26rz3E_aem_u8e-dQC4su-jKG81zNB_7A

Clearwater Basin Youth Conservation Corps helps rural communities mitigate fire danger

12/07/2026

Creating fire-adapted communities takes partnership and this week was a great example of what can be accomplished when communities come together 💪🔥

Crews from the Clearwater Basin Youth Conservation Corps spent the week in the Syringa community creating defensible space and improving safe access for homeowners. Sponsored by Idaho Firewise and funded through a Community Wildfire Defense Grant, the project reduced hazardous vegetation around homes while giving participants hands-on experience in wildfire resilience.

As they worked, the crews learned about fire behavior, defensible space, safe firefighting tactics, and vegetation management, building valuable knowledge and skills while making a meaningful impact for the community.

This project's success started long before the crews arrived. We are especially grateful to the Syringa homeowners who invested time and effort preparing their properties and working alongside us to make this project possible.

A sincere thank you to our partners who helped make this effort a success: the U.S. Forest Service - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Simmons Sanitation, Hahn Rental, and the Clearwater Basin Youth Conservation Corps. Your collaboration and support are helping create safer, more fire-adapted communities across Idaho.

12/06/2026

Wildfire preparedness doesn't stop in May; it's something communities should think about all year long.

19/05/2026

In honor of Ivy Dickinson, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and many years of service!

This , we're honored to celebrate Ivy Dickinson, former director of . Recently, friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate Ivy's tenure of leadership, vision, and dedication to natural resources and fire safe communities with the dedication of bench at Judy's Trail in Troy. Next time you're out for a visit, be sure to take a moment to learn about practices in place throughout the forest, and enjoy a rest on Ivy's bench.

14/05/2026

Join Idaho Firewise and our event partners for a Preparedness Fair at the garden this Saturday, May 16th. Drop in any time between 10 am and 2 pm!

Our horticulture team has been spending a lot of time recently taking care of the plants on display and clearing away weeds and debris in preparation for the wildfire season.

Learn more about firewise and waterwise landscaping and fire resiliency and preparedness at this community event!

Parking is available behind the historic Old Penitentiary district. We look forward to seeing you at the Idaho Firewise Garden!

07/05/2026

Your Idaho Gives support keeps the Idaho Firewise Garden thriving — a place where thousands learn how to create fire‑resilient landscapes that protect homes and communities 🌼🌲

Help us grow a safer Idaho. Donate at idahogives.org → Idaho Firewise, Inc.

03/05/2026

Idaho Gives starts soon! Idaho Firewise is working every day to help communities across Idaho live safely with wildfire — from home‑hardening education to fire‑resistant landscaping, youth conservation partnerships, and the Idaho Firewise Garden.

Your support during Idaho Gives helps us:
🔥 Expand wildfire‑preparedness education
🌿 Maintain and grow the Idaho Firewise Garden
🏡 Support Firewise USA® neighborhoods
👷 Partner with youth conservation crews
🌲 Share fire‑resistant plant lists and home‑hardening tools

Every gift strengthens a more fire‑adapted Idaho.
Give at idahogives.org → Search Idaho Firewise, Inc.

30/04/2026

Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home: What Idahoans Can Do This Spring

Wildfire Preparedness Month is here, and across Idaho, homeowners are taking steps to reduce risk before fire season intensifies. Preparing your home for wildfire doesn’t have to be overwhelming — the key is to break it into manageable phases. By tackling a few tasks each month, you can dramatic...