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Rooted in Resilience: Native Plants and Fire-Smart Gardening
November 13 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Thursday, November 13 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | CSUN G.A.R.D.E.N.
Native Plants and Wildfire Resilience in the G.A.R.D.E.N.: Talk with Scott Murray
Join the CSUN Institute for Sustainability for a hands-on garden talk with Scott Murray of Edge of Urban Farm as we dig into how native plants can help create more fire-smart, climate-ready landscapes.
Native plants are more than just beautiful—they’re built for resilience. With deep root systems, natural moisture retention, and adaptation to Southern California’s fire cycles, native species help slow fire spread, reduce maintenance, and support biodiversity. By rethinking what we plant, we can make our gardens both safer and more sustainable.
Scott Murray, founder of Edge of Urban Farm, brings over 40 years of experience in organic and regenerative agriculture across California and Mexico. His work focuses on transforming urban and community spaces into productive, sustainable ecosystems.
Come ready to get your hands in the soil, learn practical strategies for wildfire resilience, and leave inspired to grow change—one native plant at a time.
Event Accessibility
The CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Institute for Sustainability are committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please let us know. Note: If you require an ASL interpreter please contact us no later than end of business day on Monday, November 3, 2025. To request accommodations, please contact Dr. Sheila Steinberg at sheila.steinberg@csun.edu.
