Wildfire Learning Center
The Wildfire Learning Center is located at the LAcoFD Malibu Forestry Unit, 942 Las Virgenes Rd, Agoura Hills, 90301. This site includes a demonstration structure and garden displaying proper home hardening and defensible space practices. In addition to the exhibit, the forestry unit has a Native Plant Nursery, which provides free plants to residents of the Santa Monica Mountains.
To contact the Forestry Unit's Deputy Forester, please email Robert Walton:
fire-malibuforestryunit@fire.lacounty.gov or call the unit at 626-969-2375.
Demonstration Garden
The Demonstration Garden consists of a clear Zone 0 and then diverse mosaic of fire safe plants, including succulents, pollinator plants, grasses, and more. This was designed by FORMLA and the LAcoFD.
Free Native Plants
Come by Tuesday - Friday from 9 AM- 5 PM to get native plants for your home garden. They have a variety of succulents, grasses, native trees, and more.
Please reach out to Robert Walton at
fire-malibuforestryunit@fire.lacounty.gov or call the unit at
626-969-2375. It is recommended to email or call before visiting.
Landscape Consultation
Professional Foresters can assist Property Owners with Land Management concerns. This is a 2 hour walkthrough to help identify and solve problems.
A Forester will meet with you on site to advise you on such issues as:
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Soils
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Tree care
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Erosion control
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Fire Safe Landscaping
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Drought Tolerant Landscaping
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Plant health (insects, diseases, abiotic disorders)
Contact Robert Walton:fire-malibuforestryunit@fire.lacounty.gov
Conservation Education: Field Trip Series
The Malibu Forestry Unit can provide your school or organization with conservation education programs such as:
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Fire preparedness in the Wildland Urban Interface
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Environmental preservation
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Wildlife habitat preservation
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Urban Forestry
County Foresters can visit your classroom with a variety of audio-visual and hands-on materials. Or join a Forester at the Malibu Forestry Unit for a unique outdoor experience.