Sharing the Land Prescribed Fire Education Day

Sharing the Land Prescribed Fire Education Day

November 14 | Weather Backup Date: November 15

Join us for a hands-on day of learning, conservation, and putting prescribed fire to work on the land!

This one-day school is designed for Sharing the Land Landowners and Access Seekers, with registration limited to 25 participants.

This is a FREE event! Donations are welcome and appreciated to help support future conservation education and hands-on opportunities through Sharing the Land.

The day will focus on the importance and application of prescribed fire in oak savanna habitat. Participants will learn about fire behavior, safety, equipment, and burn planning while gaining hands-on experience and connecting with others who share a passion for conservation.

Weather and conditions permitting, participants will have the opportunity to take part in a planned oak savanna burn under the direction of qualified burn leaders.

This is also an opportunity for Access Seekers to gain valuable conservation experience to add to their STL Conservation Resume, while building skills and relationships that may lead to future conservation projects on STL properties.

We'll also be officially unveiling the Sharing the Land Conservation Trailer, a new resource equipped to support hands-on conservation work on participating properties throughout Wisconsin!

Important Event Information

Weather & Rescheduling

This event is weather-dependent. If conditions do not allow us to safely conduct the planned burn on November 14, the event will be rescheduled for November 15. All registered participants will be notified by text message no later than 7:30 AM on November 14 if plans change. PLEASE EMAIL US HERE WITH YOUR NUMBER.

Please note that live-fire activities are subject to weather, site conditions, permits, and safety requirements and are not guaranteed.

Lunch & Drinks

Sharing the Land will provide lunch! Please bring your own beverages and a reusable water bottle. Water will be available for refills throughout the day.

Required Clothing & Safety

For everyone's safety, please come prepared with:

• Cotton or flame-resistant clothing ONLY. NO SYNTHETIC CLOTHING (including polyester, nylon, or fleece).
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
• Sturdy leather boots, preferably without synthetic materials.
• Leather work gloves.
• Weather-appropriate layers made from cotton, wool, or flame-resistant materials.
• Eye protection, if available.

Additional protective equipment requirements and participant roles will be determined by the burn leaders.

Participant Waiver

All participants will be required to review and sign a liability waiver upon arrival before participating in field activities. Everyone must follow the instructions of the designated burn boss.

Learn. Work. Conserve.

This is what Sharing the Land is all about- bringing Landowners and Access Seekers together, building relationships, sharing knowledge, and putting conservation into action!