Albany-El Cerrito Community Wildfire Resilience Workshops

Next date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

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Late in 2025 the State Coastal Conservancy awarded the City of Albany and the City of El Cerrito a grant to collaborate on a Wildfire Resilience demonstration project showing how communities can reduce wildfire hazards, address climate change, steward natural areas, and reuse urban wood. Components of the grant include tree removals, habitat restoration, milling and community engagement, and workforce development.

The public is invited to a series of four Community Wildfire Resilience Workshops. All ages are welcome.

Sign up for Session 1: Fire Resilient Habitats.

Session 1: Fire Resilient Habitats

Location: Albany Hill, meet at Taft turnaround
Date: April 11, 2026 (Sign up)
Time: 10am-12:30pm
If raining, event will be re-scheduled to May

Description of activities: 
  • Learn about the native and invasive plants in the grasslands on the crest of Albany Hill and how they affect fire.
  • Learn how Albany is mitigating fire hazards on Albany Hill and plans for managing eucalyptus and for habitat restoration.
  • Pull some invasive plants.

What’s provided: gloves, tools, snacks, drinks

Session 2: Eucalyptus Reuse Workshop #1

Location: Albany Hill, meet at Taft turnaround
Date: October 2026 (day TBD)
Time: TBD

Description of activities: 
  • Talk and demonstration by Bay Area Redwood. 
  • Watch milling of logs into lumber.
  • See what can be built with lumber, such as benches and retaining walls.
  • Take home lumber (after signing waiver).

What’s provided: snacks, drinks

Session 3: Eucalyptus Reuse Workshop #2

Location: El Cerrito, Corporation Yard, Schmidt Lane
Date: October 2026 (day TBD)
Time: TBD

Description of activities: 
  • Talk and demonstration by Bay Area Redwood. 
  • Watch milling of logs into lumber.
  • See what can be built with lumber, such as benches and retaining walls.
  • Take home lumber (after signing waiver).

What’s provided: snacks, drinks

Session 4: Invasive Plant Removal and Fire Resilient Landscapes

Location: Albany Hill, meet at Taft turnaround
Date:  Spring 2027 (day TBD)
Time: TBD

Description of activities: 
  • Talk and volunteering
  • Additional information to be announced.

What’s provided: gloves, tools, snacks, drinks

When

  • Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

Top of Albany Hill at Taft turnaround

Albany Hill, Taft St, 94706, View Map

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Cost

Free

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Public Works Department
540 Cleveland Ave
Albany, CA
94710

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