Prescribed Burn Crew Training

  • Dates

    Saturday, April 13, 2024

    9:00am – 1:00pm
  • Location

    • Elver Park
      1250 McKenna Blvd.
      Madison, WI 53719
      Directions
  • Registration

    Class size is limited to 10 people.

    Register

Event Description

prescribed fire

Learn what it means to be part of the Burn Crew! New and current Madison Parks volunteers are invited to participate in this small-group workshop on prescribed burning at Elver Park. This class will include a prescribed burn in the prairie vegetation at the park if the weather and conditions allow. 

  • Participants must be able to walk through vegetation on uneven terrain, bend, squat and lift up to 50 pounds. 
  • Participants must be at least 18 years old. 
  • No lunch provided.  Please bring snacks/lunch and water.
  • This workshop carries no formal certification.
  • Clothing: Wear leather boots that cover above your ankle.  Wear natural fiber clothing such as cotton or wool - avoid synthetics like nylon adn polyester.  Wear all leather work gloves.  (We have a few extra pairs if you need some.) 

Your RSVP will be confirmed and more information will be sent to you, including required reading to be completed before the event. 

For questions please email: Paul Quinlan

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