Calaveras County Firewise Communities On the Rise

• By Tori James with the Calaveras Enterprise
• November 20, 2025

A recent surge in local communities banding together to create their own Firewise Communities is continuing to build a head of steam.

Trina Walley, Executive Director of the Calaveras County Resource Conservation District (RCD), is at the center of it, serving as the official county agency conduit. . .  click the title to read the whole article.

The Calaveras County Resource Conservation District is pleased to announce the first annual Firewise Calaveras Festival coming Saturday, November 1st, 2025. Join us anytime from 11am-3pm at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gunclub Rd, Angels Camp. This free, family friendly event focuses on wildfire preparedness and strengthening community fire resilience.  You also will meet several Firewise Teams to find out how you can join or form a Firewise Team in your neighborhood.

Event Details: 

• Date: Saturday November 1st, 2025 

• Time: 11am-3pm 

• Location: Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gunclub Rd, Angels Camp CA 

• Admission: FREE for all attendees 

Attendees will experience demonstrations, interactive exhibits and informational tables offering wildfire defense strategies, insurance resources and preventative tips for home/property defense. The Firewise Calaveras Festival will also feature food vendors and fun activities for kids.  

We are extremely grateful to our sponsors whose support is making this event possible. Their commitment to supporting community wildfire resilience helps bring this event to life and ensures it remains free and accessible to all. 

                                                    Ebbetts Pass Gas

         Collins & Degenhardt

 Would you like to be an EXHIBITOR or a VENDOR at this event? Fill in and return the form below.

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