Spring 2026 Wildfire Prevention Blitz

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Eureka, CA., February 17, 2026—Sign up now and be part of the Six Rivers National Forest’s Spring 2026 Wildfire Prevention Blitz and help stop human-caused wildfires before they start!

The public plays a vital role in preventing wildfires. Human-caused wildfires comprised 89% of all wildfire occurrences in 2025, per the National Interagency Fire Center. Most of these fires can be prevented.

Preventable wildfires threaten lives, property, and precious natural resources. Whether it is properly extinguishing a campfire or keeping your vehicle maintained to prevent sparks, following just a few simple steps can help prevent wildfires.

The Six Rivers National Forest Fire Prevention Team has developed several in-person offerings for local schools to help share the important message of wildfire prevention. These offerings are available from mid-April to mid-May to spread the message far and wide before fire season begins. The team is based out of Eureka, California and can serve the greater Eureka area and neighboring coastal towns.

 

If you’re located outside of this area, please contact your local Ranger District Office for prevention offerings near you, click here for contact information.  

Discover Our Outreach Menu
Below are the current program offerings, organized by subject matter and grade levels. For more information visit our Educator's Webpage

• All Ages: Wildfire Awareness & Prevention Assembly

Students will learn about human-caused wildfire prevention and meet Smokey Bear.   

• Pre K, TK and Kindergarten: Smokey Bear Storytime

Meet Smokey Bear, read a story with Six Rivers National Forest staff, and discover simple fire safety knowledge and suppression techniques to use.

• Early Elementary: The Charcoal Forest

Students will explore the basic relationship between species diversity and ecosystem changes in response to fire.

• Upper Elementary: Living with Fire

Learners will explore how the “fire triangle” can be used to understand wildland fires and the difference between beneficial fire and catastrophic fire

• Middle School and High School: Who Works in Wildland Fire?

Have you ever considered the various roles that collaborate to sustain forest health and ensure community safety from wildfires?  Students will discover the diverse career paths possible in Wildland Fire.

Schedule a Visit
For more information or to schedule a visit please email our headquarters located in Eureka at srnfoutreach@usda.gov.
To learn more about our Wildfire Prevention offerings please visit the Educators Webpage.

More Information
Interested in conservation education-based offerings? We have that too! We offer a variety of curriculum-based programs and in-class opportunities that combine California curriculum standards with the extraordinary natural and cultural resources found across the forest. For more information visit fs.usda.gov/r05/sixrivers/educational/educators.