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Prescribed Burning
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Horton Farm Conservation Area Miller Switch Road Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670 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. 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 (non-steel toe), 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. Please bring a sack lunch with you. |
Jeremy Pulley |
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Directions: From Interstate 55: Take Highway 32 west 12 miles to Highway 144, then Highway 144 southeast 0.20 mile to Miller Switch Road north, parking lot will be immediately on the right. From Farmington: Take Highway 32 east 10 miles, take Highway 144 southeast, and Miller Switch Road north to parking lot. |
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Cancellation Policies: You must cancel your registration before Saturday, December 6, 2025. |
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Age Policy: This event is open to all ages. |
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