Landowners interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool for prairies and woodlands should attend this class. Participants can expect to be learning in an indoor classroom setting, as well as a few outdoor sessions. There will NOT be a prescribed burn.

Thursday, February 18th, 2027

8:00am – 4:30pm

$40 Registration fees cover the cost of food and materials packet.

Register Now – https://www.tri-rivers.org/fire-workshop-fee

(*Note – this link will take you to the Tri-Rivers.org website for payment and registration)

Topics to be covered:

Benefits of fire on prairies and forests

Setting goals and objectives for a burn

Creating and using burn plans

Fire weather

Constructing fire breaks

Firefighting tools and techniques

Safety, Safety, Safety!!!

This event is provided by the Great Rivers Alliance of Southeast Iowa. A partnership of both public and private conservation agencies who work together to improve the ability of all people to care for the natural resources in Southeast Iowa. There will ne a diversity of presenters at the workshop, each sharing their experience and expertise.

Disclaimer: This workshop is NOT a certification. It is an educational training to make attendees safer and more knowledgeable about using prescribed fire as a management tool.

Attending this workshop makes you eligible to check out a fire cache containing wildland firefighting equipment such as bladder bags, drip torches, Nomex suits, and other fire specific tools.

For More Information: Contact Muscatine County Conservation Board