The Wildlife Learning Center
The Wildlife Learning Center

The Wildlife Learning Center

When it comes to protecting your home from wildfire, seeing practical solutions firsthand can make all the difference. The Wildfire Learning Center, located at the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Malibu Forestry Unit at 942 N. Las Virgenes Road, offers Calabasas residents a firsthand look at wildfire-resistant building materials, fire-conscious landscaping, and other protective measures. Plus, you can take home free plants to help make your property more wildfire-resistant!

See Home Hardening and Defensible Space in Practice

Protective features such as Class A roofing, non-combustible siding, double-paned windows, and metal gutters are highlighted. 

Landscaping demonstrations show how vegetation and other materials around a home can affect wildfire exposure, including the importance of the first five feet (Zone 0).

Free Plants, Landscaping Guidance, and Educational Programs

The Wildfire Learning Center offers residents resources to help protect their properties and learn more about wildfire preparedness:

  • Educational programs: Ask about programs for schools and community organizations on wildfire preparedness, conservation, and urban forestry.
  • Native plants: Ask about available plants and pickup hours.
  • Landscape guidance: Ask about professional consultations on tree care, erosion control, plant health, and fire-conscious landscaping.

Applying for the $1,000 Home Hardening Grant?

EPIC-FSC offers free Home Hardening Evaluations as part of the City of Calabasas Wildfire Resiliency Home Hardening Incentive Grant Program. This reimbursable home hardening grant is only available to residences within the City of Calabasas.

Reimbursement of up to $1,000 is available only to eligible applicants for qualifying work, subject to the program’s rules and funding availability.

This is the official source for the complete requirements and application process instructions. Click on the link below to start your Grant Application and to review more information and requirements of the application process.

Calabasas Firewise — Home Hardening Grant Program

Plan Your Visit

Wildfire Learning Center — LACoFD Malibu Forestry Unit

942 N. Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

Contact: Robert Walton, Deputy Forester

fire-malibuforestryunit@fire.lacounty.gov | 626-969-2375
We recommend contacting the Wildfire Learning Center before your visit to confirm hours, program availability, and whether free plants are currently available.

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EPIC-FSC is proudly affiliated with and supported financially by the City of Calabasas, Cal Fire and California Climate Investments. We appreciate their support in helping our community to stay safe.

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