Fwd: Zone Zero Landscape Design Webinar - Recording and Follow-up

[Diane Tokugawa]

For those who could not listen to the Zone Zero talk, a link to the presentation and slides are available below.   —Diane

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From: "McWhorter, Laurie" <LMcWh...@berkeleyca.gov>

Subject: Zone Zero Landscape Design Webinar - Recording and Follow-up

Date: February 20, 2026 at 3:52:55 PM PST

To: "Blackaby, Brent" <BBla...@berkeleyca.gov>

Thank you for registering for the February 19, 2026, Zone Zero Landscape Design Webinar. We were thrilled to see such strong interest, with more than 200 residents registering and over 100 joining us live.

 

For those who attended, you experienced the inspiring work of Professor Kristina Hill and her students, who shared creative, forward-thinking designs. Their thoughtful approaches demonstrated new ways to use outdoor space and challenged us to reimagine how we’ve traditionally designed and managed our properties.

 

This email includes links to the webinar recording, Professor Hill’s presentation slides, and Berkeley Fire Department (BFD) resources—such as how to schedule a Defensible Space Inspection and apply for CAL FIRE funding for vegetation mitigation.

 

We will share additional materials—such as recommended plant lists and aggregate options—in a follow-up message soon.

 

You’ll also find contact information below for Assistant Fire Chief Colin Arnold and Councilmember Brent Blackaby should you have any questions or would like to follow up directly.

 

WEBINAR RECORDING

PROFESSOR HILL'S SLIDES

BFD RESOURCES – CREATING DEFENSIBLE SPACE

INSPECTION REQUEST

 

RESIDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

 

BFD WILDLAND
(510) 981-5620
wild...@berkeleyca.gov

 

COUNCILMEMBER BRENT BLACKABY
(510) 981-7160
BBla...@berkeleyca.gov

 

 

My best,

Laurie

 

 

Laurie McWhorter

Chief of Staff

Office of Councilmember Brent Blackaby

Lmcwh...@Berkeleyca.gov

(510) 981-7160