Open House

Wildfire Risk Reduction Park Party: July 10th, 2025 at Lakeside Park.

The annual Wildfire Risk Reduction community event provides a great opportunity for residents to engage directly with staff from the City of Nelson, Ministry of Forests, RDCK and BC Parks to better understand the wide range of initiatives being taken on by our Community FireSmart Resiliency Committee. This year's family-friendly get-together was held at lakeside park with music, games, a free BBQ and a special visit from Ember the FireSmart Fox. This event allowed community members to learn about the wildfire risk within our communities, what activities are currently underway to reduce this wildfire risk, and what residents can do to reduce the risk of wildfire on their properties. 

Volunteer Days

Every year, generous residents join Nelson Fire & Rescue Service members to tackle wildfire risk reduction projects around town.  For example, the Rail Trail saw volunteers help to remove downed woody debris and clear ladder fuels along the south side of the trail.  This effort connected with a previous volunteer treatment to create a fuel break over 1km long.  Volunteers also joined firefighters in Art Gibbon Park  for another volunteer FireSmart day, where the hardworking community members brought out heaps of woody debris from the forest and significantly reduced the potential intensity of a wildfire in the park.  More volunteer days are on the horizon.

Markets

Come down to the Baker Street market every second Wednesday from May through September to chat with our FireSmart coordinator or a local firefighter and learn what you can do to make your home more resilient to wildfire.

Upcoming Events

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