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Climate Action

THUR-FS-06: When Our Wildlands Burn: Community and Recovery at Eaton Canyon

Thursday, September 17, 2026
12:45 PM - 5:00 PM PT
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Field Session Departure Area (South Lobby)
Ticket Purchase Required
2.50 PDH, LA CES/HSW
Ticket Price: $95 per person
Before the 2025 fire, Eaton Canyon welcomed over a million visitors annually and served as a first encounter with nature for many Angelenos. Ignited here, the Eaton Fire caused devastating loss. This session explores how design addresses trauma, fire risk, invasive pressure, and public memory while advancing recovery and stewardship.

Includes transportation. Moderate walking.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate how Indigenous land stewardship practices, locally sourced seed collection, and on-site nursery strategies strengthen long-term ecological resilience in post-fire landscapes.
  • Assess community-led invasive species management strategies and understand how historical planting decisions influence current restoration challenges.
  • Identify collaborative governance, cross-sector partnerships, and funding strategies that accelerate implementation in complex, multi-agency restoration projects.
  • Recognize the biodiversity value of urban wildlands and apply design strategies that protect sensitive species while sustaining equitable public access.