Welcome to Forest Lakes Neighborhood
Firewise & Safety Association
Wildfire Prevention and Community Safety
Keeping Our Community Thriving
Our Mission
The Forest Lakes Neighborhood Firewise and Safety Association mission is to:
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Protect the safety of our families
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Preserve the value of our homes and businesses
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Help the entire community to do this
Through volunteers, donations, grants and sponsorships we provide education, wildfire mitigation projects and community programs to fulfill our mission.
Forest Lakes residents can download our Firewise Certificate here.
Housing & Habitat Resource Fair
Sunday, October 6th
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free flautas, agua frescas, strawberries, and pie!
Earn $20 by filling out a 20 min survey.
As part of the Wildlands Urban Interface (WUI) Research for Resilience: Addressing California’s Climate, Conservation & Housing Crises initiative, the Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies, with aligned community grassroots and government organizations, will host a second Housing and Habitat Community Resource Fair in the north coast of WUI designated areas across Santa Cruz county – where the fringes of development reach natural areas.
Together with the Davenport Resource Service Center and the Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County, the following organizations will be on site: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Mountain Community Resources, California Department of Insurance, United Policyholders, Catholic Charities, Community Bridges, FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County, Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, Recover California, and the Santa Cruz County Recovery Permit Center.
Movie Night - Giants Rising
Saturday, November 2nd
4:00-9:00 PM
251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
GIANTS RISING - The Secrets & Superpowers of The Redwoods, is a new film that tells the story of the amazing life of redwoods through history, science and art. This will be a family friendly community building event. We will start with a food truck at 4:00 pm so you can grab some great food, catch up with your neighbors and meet local organizations and businesses that will help protect and beautify your home.
We'll show the film at 6:00 pm followed by a panel featuring the movie's director, a local park representative and wildfire experts.
It will be a night to celebrate the very rare opportunity of living with redwoods.
There are some scenes of wildfire so you may consider the movie to be appropriate for children over 12.
Tickets are free but limited. Donations are appreciated.
Click here to get your tickets to GIANTS RISING
How We Work
The Forest Lakes Neighborhood Firewise and Safety Association (FLFSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This formation was necessary in order to receive grants and donations. Our team is comprised of several board members, none of whom receive any payment. We have no employees. We rely on volunteers, donations and grants to fuel our mission.
We need to use some of the funds we raise to cover our unavoidable operating expenses such as online services, accounting and insurance.
Our Projects
Thanks to a Cal Fire grant our first major project will be to make our primary neighborhood exit route much safer by creating shaded fuel breaks and removing hazardous trees along Lakeside Drive. This work will not begin until the spring as we need to properly plan the project, schedule the work with vendors and get environmental impact approval.
If you would like to stay informed about our progress and road work schedule please subscribe to our newsletter or text alerts.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
 With decking engineered from 60 to 85% recycled content, our outdoor living products perform better than wood every time, and help homeowners create nature-inspired, sustainable outdoor living spaces that let them live their best lives outdoors for decades to come. |  At James Hardie, we lead the way in creating superior, enduring home exterior products. Our mission is to empower homeowners and professionals by delivering premium solutions that unlock boundless design potential, reliable protection, and timeless allure. |  Step back in time and experience an authentic 1800s railroad camp nestled among majestic redwood trees. Visitors can ride historic steam trains through ancient redwood forests, watch blacksmiths at work, explore old-time buildings, and enjoy family-friendly activities, making it a perfect destination for history buffs and nature lovers alike. |
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 Graniterock is a California-based construction materials and contracting company. We are a family business, owned and operated by the same family since our founding in 1900. |  Serving Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey Counties |