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Prescribed Burn Workshop
Hundley Whaley MU Extension Center- Gentry County
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Hundley-Whaley Research Center 1109 S. Birch St Albany, MO 64402 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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| This in person workshop will be held at the Hundley Whaley MU Extension center in Albany, MO- 1109 S Birch Street, Albany MO 64402. The online "Official Missouri Prescribed Burn Course" must be completed before attending this event. You can register for the online portion here: https://www.hunter-ed.com/prescribedburn The online course has a $25 charge to a third-party host (not MDC) and can be completed in approximately 2 – 4 hours. Please bring your certificate of completion to the Demonstration Field Day. We will be conducting a prescribed burn if weather permits 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. If inclement weather, you will be notified by the instructor by email of any changes. Registration confirmation can take up to 5 days to process from the event system. Please allow 5 days to receive an email confirming your registration. |
Andi Rittel |
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Cancellation Policies: You must cancel your registration before Wednesday, May 21, 2025. |
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Age Policy: This event is open to all ages. |
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