Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Meet at the Chautauqua Picnic Shelter
Sunday 2:00 – 4:30 PM – Meet at the Chautauqua Community House
Learn about the unique fire dangers facing Chautauqua and Colorado, while doing your part to protect this national treasure. Fire prevention has been a top priority for Chautauqua staff, residents, and the public over the past several years, and concerns only increased after the recent Marshall and NCAR fires. Over this weekend, you will perform an important service clearing wildfire fuel at Chautauqua, learn what Chautauqua is doing to prevent fires and take a deep dive into fire prevention issues and strategies. At lively Q and A sessions with documentary filmmakers, local fire experts and community leaders, you will explore practical steps to protect your home, community, and open space. Join us to make connections with other concerned citizens and get answers to your top fire questions.
This event is free, but registration is required!
Schedule – Saturday, July 23
10:00 AM – Work time – clear leaf debris and other wildfire fuel
12:00 PM – Lunch on your own
1:00 PM – Work time – clear leaf debris and other wildfire fuel
2:45 PM – Refreshments (Picnic Shelter)
3:00 PM – Firewise Townhall (Picnic Shelter)
Schedule – Sunday, July 24
2:00 PM – Message of support from Representative Joe Neguse
2:05 PM – Introduction to Film
2:15 PM – Film: Unacceptable Risk – Firefighters on the Front Lines of Climate Change
2:30 PM – Panel Discussion and Q&A
3:45 PM – Refreshments and information about Chautauqua’s Wildfire Protection Fund
