Enjoy an American meal, catered by Culinary Nirvana, while learning about Professor Tom Hunt's experience serving as the land manager for Sylvan Road...

Classroom topics are presented live in an indoor classroom. Topics include fire ecology, tools, fuels & fire behavior, as well as safety and crew structures. A pen and notebook are encouraged for the Classroom Session, but bring your enthusiasm and excitement to learn & engage. For the Field Session, you will need to be wearing all natural fibers (wool, cotton, linen). Some Nomex PPE will be available to borrow. Please make sure you have a water bottle and snacks that you can bring out in the field with you. In order to execute prescribed burning training, a safe environment is key. Weather conditions such as wind, humidity, precipitation, and other factors are taken into consideration. If any of these factors are not met, the field session will be postponed to a “rain date” listed above.

Covering topics from tree and brush removal, fire break development, heavy fuels reduction, and holding concerns, this will be a must-attend if you have…

Enjoy Irish cuisine while learning how a newly installed flux tower at Three Waters Reserve tracks carbon, water, and ecosystem health, helping scientists understand how restoration allows the land to “breathe” again.

During this Lunch and Learn session, we will explore the methods and stories behind some of the most popular photos we have shared, as well as other special photography moments. While we cannot give away all of our secret tips and tricks, we are happy to share methods with you to help you improve your photography skills!