--- title: UC Master Gardeners Volunteers to Create Firewise Demo Garden at MOFD Station 42 description: "Firewise Demonstration Garden at MOFD Station 42: fire-resistant landscaping strategies and educational resources to help reduce wildfire risk." image: https://www.defensibledesigns.com/hubfs/Firewise%20Demo%20garden%20coming%20to%20MOFD%20Station%2042.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/blog/station42garden#main-content) [![Defensible Designs Logo](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Defensible_Designs-removebg.png?width=1188&height=754&name=Logo_Defensible_Designs-removebg.png)Homepage](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/home2) - [Resources](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/wildfire-resources) - [Grants, Assistance & Info](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/wildfire-resources) - [What's my Fire Hazard Severity Zone?](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/blog/whats-my-risk) - [MOFD Exterior Wildfire Hazard Abatement Requirements](https://www.mofd.org/home/showpublisheddocument/3597/638497455728230000) - [Zone Zero Explained - the immediate first 5'](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/blog/video-getting-to-know-zone-zero) - [FAQ](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/faq-wildfire-risk-reduction-defensible-designs-llc) - [Blog](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/blog) - Community - [Pay It Forward Community Fund](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/pay-it-forward) - [Miyawaki Mini-forest](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/forest) - [Contact Us](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/contact-us) [Book a Free Risk Consultation](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/contact-us) - [Resources](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/wildfire-resources) - [Grants, Assistance & Info](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/wildfire-resources) - [What's my Fire Hazard Severity Zone?](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/blog/whats-my-risk) - [MOFD Exterior Wildfire Hazard Abatement Requirements](https://www.mofd.org/home/showpublisheddocument/3597/638497455728230000) - [Zone Zero Explained - the immediate first 5'](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/blog/video-getting-to-know-zone-zero) - [FAQ](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/faq-wildfire-risk-reduction-defensible-designs-llc) - [Blog](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/blog) - Community - [Pay It Forward Community Fund](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/pay-it-forward) - [Miyawaki Mini-forest](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/forest) - [Contact Us](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/contact-us) [Book a Free Risk Consultation](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/contact-us) ![Firewise garden coming to Station 42 in Moraga](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Firewise%20Demo%20garden%20coming%20to%20MOFD%20Station%2042.png?width=1030&height=558&name=Firewise%20Demo%20garden%20coming%20to%20MOFD%20Station%2042.png) Moraga Orinda Fire District # UC Master Gardeners Volunteers to Create Firewise Demo Garden at MOFD Station 42 ![Naomi Redding](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/c064723d04b655f5f827006187b019e4) Naomi Redding October 1, 2025 ### See how beautiful and functional the Zone Zero home (and business) hardening can be right here in Moraga. [*Read the full article by UC Master Gardener Hedwig Van Den Broeck here.*](https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardener-program-contra-costa-county/article/ucmg-volunteers-create-firewise) "The UC Master Gardener volunteers of Contra Costa County are excited to announce an upcoming **Firewise Demonstration Garde**n at the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) Station 42 on Moraga Road. This project will showcase practical, attractive landscaping strategies that reduce wildfire risk—especially the often-misunderstood Zone Zero, the critical five feet closest to a home or structure." The design will feature: - **A** **five-foot non-combustible buffer** along the station’s front wall. - **Demonstration islands** of low-fuel, fire-resistant plants—including California natives and Mediterranean species. - **Educational signage** so visitors can learn how each practice contributes to fire safety. - **Sample fire-safe fencing and pathways** leading into the redwoods, complete with inviting seating areas. ![MOFD Firescaping Demo Garden -IMG_20250926_091358.jpg](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOFD%20Firescaping%20Demo%20Garden%20-IMG_20250926_091358.jpg.webp?width=1563&height=1206&name=MOFD%20Firescaping%20Demo%20Garden%20-IMG_20250926_091358.jpg.webp) This will provide a much-needed space for the community to see how it can all work together: from the air gaps between plants acting as insulation to the fireproof fence section and more. We're excited to see it come together! 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