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Prescribed Burn Workshop
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Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center 1401 NW Park Rd Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 228-3766 Get Directions |
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Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information about how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for grassland management.
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| Upon registration, participants will be given a link to the virtual/online portion of the prescribed burn course. The online course is a mandatory prerequisite and costs $25.00. Please bring your certificate of completion to the demonstration burn. Weather permitting, we will be conducting a prescribed burn so please dress accordingly with leather boots, leather gloves, cotton pants, cotton long sleeve shirt, and safety glasses. Participants will learn about burn equipment, burn line installation, safe weather parameters, ignition operations, and other techniques to safely conduct a prescribed burn. Contact cassandra.messer@mdc.mo.gov for any questions regarding the training. |
Cassandra Messer |
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Cancellation Policies: You must cancel your registration before Saturday, December 21, 2024. |
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Age Policy: This event is open to all ages. |
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