07/20/2026
One year ago, we had the privilege of standing in front of the campers at Camp Voyageur, teaching them about wildfire safety, the importance of fire mitigation, chainsaw safety, proper tree felling, and how different fuel types influence wildfire behavior. While we were there, our crew was also completing a 6-acre fuel reduction project on the property, helping make the camp more resilient to wildfire.
At the time, those lessons were about preparation. Today, theyāre reality.
Itās heartbreaking to see Camp Voyageur forced to evacuate and send campers home because of the Camp Fire. No child should have to leave camp this way, and no community wants to see a place that has created so many memories threatened by wildfire.
This is exactly why fire mitigation matters. The work we do before a fire starts is often the difference between giving firefighters a chance to protect a placeāor watching them fight a battle thatās already too big. Prevention isnāt glamorous, but itās one of the most powerful tools we have.
Camp Voyageur has supported us, believed in our mission, and welcomed us to educate the next generation. Now itās our turn to support them.
If thereās an opportunity to help in the coming days or weeksāwhether through mitigation, cleanup, or whatever is neededāweāll be there. We stand with the staff, campers, families, firefighters, and everyone impacted by this fire.
And when this fire is behind us, letās not forget the lesson it leaves behind. Letās invest in prevention, build more fire-resilient communities, and do the work before the next wildfire starts.
We support those who have supported us. ā¤ļøš„
