Are you finding it challenging to balance your commitment to native plants, water conservation, and wildfire safety? Join us to learn how to landscape with native plants that conserve water while maintaining defensible space for wildfire protection, led by Nikki Hanson of California Sisters Landscaping.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Rd, Los Altos Hills Hybrid option available.
Presented by Nikki Hanson of California Sisters Landscaping and Fire Captain Paige Russell (ret.), LAHCFD Operations Project Manager
LAHCFD is honored to welcome back Nikki Hanson of California Sisters Landscapes. With 17 years of experience growing native and Mediterranean plants, Hanson brings deep expertise and a passion for creating beautiful fire-smart landscapes. She has served on the board of the South Skyline Fire Safe Council and is committed to helping communities thoughtfully integrate native plants into wildfire-resilient design.
Fire Captain Russell (ret.) has worked as the Operations Project Manager for LAHCFD since 2023. Her primary responsibility is developing and continuously improving the District’s Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) Program. Captain Russell enjoys conducting HIZ assessments because they allow her to connect directly with LAHCFD residents and meet them where they are in their journey to reduce wildfire risk. Through both the fire science and firsthand experience on large wildfire incidents, she has seen how zero-zone mitigation and home-hardening efforts can significantly reduce risk.
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