Image: FVRD Facebook / Given the likelihood that Fraser Valley air will be impacted by wildfire smoke at some point this summer, Chilliwack residents have the opportunity to make their own air filters for use in their homes at a workshop in Chilliwack this week. The free workshop happens Wednesday, May 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, in Chilliwack.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Clean air workshop Wednesday

Learn how to make clean air filters at free workshop Wednesday in Chilliwack

May 28, 2024 | 12:29 PM

CHILLIWACK — Given the likelihood that Fraser Valley air will be impacted by wildfire smoke at some point this summer, Chilliwack residents have the opportunity to make their own air filters for use in their homes at a workshop this week in Chilliwack.

The free workshop happens Wednesday, May 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, in Chilliwack.

The workshop will feature specific instructions on how to make their own air filters, free of charge, courtesy of Simon Fraser University. Attendees will be able to take them home.

The goal behind the free workshop is to enable Chilliwack residents to protect their families in the likely event of wildfire smoke this year.

The workshop instructors are part of the Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society. The air filters are designed to minimize exposure to indoor particulate matter like smoke, pollen, pet residue and mold smores.

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All materials are being furnished by FVRD.

For more information, or to register, call 604-702-5496.