A Two-Part Series sponsored by Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council (WPFC), Pheasants Forever (PF), Lower Sugar River Watershed Association (LSRWA), Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy (SWLC).
What to Expect: 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.
Location: Lower Sugar River Field Station at Three Waters Reserve, N3941 Golf Course Rd, Brodhead, WI 53520
Schedule of Events:
Part I: Classroom Session
Date: Saturday, February 28th
Check-In: 8:00 AM
Class in Session: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Optional Lunch Available for Classroom Session:
Cost: $15/person
Includes: sandwich, chips, apple or cookie, and drink
Or bring your own lunch
Part II: Field Session
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rain Dates: April 18th, April 25th
Lunch is provided for the Field Session
Registration: Register online at https://prescribedfire.org/.../intro-to-woodland-savanna.../
Class size limited to 24 to enhance hands-on experience.
Cost: $175
(If you are affiliated with one of the organizations listed below, please reach out for a member discount)
Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy: swlc@threewatersreserve.com
Lower Sugar River Field Station: fieldstation@threewatersreserve.com
Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council: training@prescribedfire.org
Pheasants Forever: ohorton-pacana@pheasantsforever.org