Center for Conservation Biology

In the aftermath of the unprecedented Palisades and Eaton fires this workshop brings together
academics and practitioners to learn from the devastating urban fires, discuss hazardous
threats that arise in their wake, and identify research needs moving forward.

AGENDA
8:30 AM Coffee
8:55 AM Welcome and Setting The Stage (Darrel and Francisco)
9:05 AM Review context (Carl Norlen)
9:15 AM Panel 1 - Environment preceding fire
9:45 AM Round table discussion 1
10:30 AM Group Discussion
11:00 AM Break
11:30 AM Panel 2 - Consequences
12:15 PM Lunch 
1:00 PM Round table discussion 2
1:45 PM Group discussion
2:15 PM Break
2:30 PM Panel 3 - Reducing Vulnerability (Visioning)
3:15 PM Round table discussion 3
4:00 PM Group Discussion
4:30 PM Wrap-up: What are major lessons? What are key research needs?

Transition to post-event get together in Pasadena area

Post Workshop activities:
April 17, 2025
After Event Happy Hour
Cervecería Del Pueblo
141 W. Bellevue Drive #100
Pasadena, CA 91105

Food Truck: ViVi’s Colombian Food; https://www.instagram.com/vivisgourmetcuisine/?hl=en

GIVING
Please consider donating to these community mutual aid organizations.
https://mutualaidla.org/ 
https://www.fireaid.info/

RESOURCES
Download Workshop Booklet 

CONTACT
Email Darrel Jenerette at darrel.jenerette@ucr.edu or Francisco Escobedo at
Francisco.Escobedo@usda.gov for questions about the workshop.

Email Sahar Foruzan at sforu001@ucr.edu for help or questions about the booklet.