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Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites the public to attend a free workshop about waterwise firescaping techniques and wildfire preparedness. The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the OMWD boardroom, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. Registration is required at www.olivenhain.com/events.

Steve Sherman of California Landscape Technologies will discuss water-efficient landscape design and firescaping practices. Attendees will learn about water-efficient irrigation systems, selecting fire-resistant plants, and adding nonflammable garden features like gravel or dry streambeds that can help reduce fire risk while saving water.

Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District and Encinitas Fire Department will discuss wildfire preparedness and strategies for fire prevention. Attendees will learn about fire hazards to be aware of and how to create defensible space by clearing vegetation.

The workshop is offered in partnership with San Dieguito Water District and Santa Fe Irrigation District.