Spot Fire Workshop
2026-03-13 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Shaw Nature Preserve, 605 Manor House Ln, Villa Ridge, MO, 63089, United States
Where: Shaw Nature Reserve, Manor House Ln, Gray Summit, MO 63039
When: Friday March 13, 8:00am-4:00pm
Who: Staff/students of natural resources agencies, organizations, and universities (PF/QF, Shaw Nature Reserve, NWTF, NDA, NRCS, MDC, State Parks, county parks, TNC, Student Association for Fire Ecology, conservation contractors, etc.)
Register: https://bit.ly/SpotFire-Partner2026

Why: When prescribed fire is planned and conducted responsibly, the chance of fire getting outside the designated burn unit is low, however, the chance is still present. In this training we will spend the morning in the classroom discussing the aspects of planning, preparing, and implementing prescribed burns that reduce the chance of fire getting outside the burn unit. We will then take to the field in the afternoon to demonstrate the response to fire outside the burn unit and use prescribed burn equipment to suppress and extinguish the fire. Participants will have the opportunity to work with a crew to gain hands-on experience. The field exercise will be in a prepared and controlled location with participant and public safety the utmost priority.

Participants must meet their agency/organization’s requirements regarding prescribed fire PPE. At a minimum, participants must bring and wear in the field flame-resistant (e.g., Nomex, Tecasafe) pants and long-sleeved shirt, leather boots, leather gloves, eye and ear protection, and a helmet. Use the registration site to let me know what you may be lacking. Bring a water bottle to be easily carried in the field. We will have drinking water coolers in the field for refilling. We will provide pizza for lunch.

This will be a live fire event so the weather may cause us to postpone. If we do, you will be notified by email on Thursday March 12 at noon. Backup date is Friday March 27

Registration is required at https://bit.ly/SpotFire-Partner2026. Training will be capped at 30 participants.

Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: How to Create a Prescribed Burn Plan
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:30

2026 Oskana Plains TREX
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24

Wildland Fire Academy
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-27
Join The Ember Alliance (TEA) for their first-ever Wildland Fire Academy, hosted in partnership with Front Range Community College (FRCC) in Fort Collins, Colorado, this April 2026. This academy is designed for individuals looking to build skills, advance their qualifications, and take the next step in wildland fire and leadership training.
All courses are offered at no cost to participants. While students are responsible for their own travel to and from Fort Collins, we anticipate being able to cover hotel lodging for participants traveling from out of town. Additional lodging and logistics details will be shared with selected applicants. Participants can apply for the following NWCG-certified courses:

S-131: April 20th (One Day + online pre-course work)

Students MUST be FFT2 to be eligible for this course

S-211: April 21st-22nd (Two Days)

L-280: April 23rd-24th (Two Days + online pre-course work)

Participants must have experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions.

Participants must have the Prerequisite training: L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service.

S-215: April 25th-27th (Three Days)

Participants must be an FFT1 to be eligible for this course

Loess Hills Cooperative Burn Week - Pisgah, IA
2026-04-27 - 2026-05-01

Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: How to Avoid Trouble: Risk, Liability, and Decision-Making on Burn Day
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:30
Featuring Texas A&M Forest Service’s Weldon Dent
This advanced session focuses on staying out of trouble before, during, and after the burn.
We’ll dig into pre‑burn checks, red flags in weather and fuels, crew readiness, documentation, liability concepts, and how to make conservative decisions when conditions start to drift from the plan.
Available CFT Credits
1 credit

2026 Onaka Area Prescribed Fire Training
2026-05-19 08:00 - 18:00
Classroom and Live Fire Field Day:
May 19, 2026
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Coyote Trail Ranch, Faulk County
RSPV: Required, contact Jan Rounds Janice.rounds@sdstate.edu or 605-882-5140
RSVP required by May 8th.
Cost: Free
Lunch: Not provided, bring your own food and beverages.
To participate in the live fire students must have attended a past evening session OR the classroom training offered the morning of the field day. RSVP required and participants will receive more details once registered.
Classroom and field day offer the basics of planning, preparation, and conducting safe and effective prescribed fire on private property. Includes classroom, equipment training, skills, and participation in live fire.

Directions
Ranch is located at the Corner of 338th Ave and 156th St in Faulk County SD.
Directions from Onaka SD— Travel east on HWY 20 one mile, turn south on 336th Ave. Go south on 336th Ave for 4 miles to 156th Ave. Turn east travel for 2 miles and turn south into the farmstead.
Directions from Seneca SD— Travel east on US HWY 212 to 336th Ave. Turn north and travel on 336th Ave for 5 miles, turn east onto 156th St. Travel east for 2 miles then turn south into the farmstead.

Texas Prescribed Fire Field Days: Bosque County
2026-05-23 08:30 - 14:00
Join us in Bosque County for a hands-on Prescribed Fire Field Day focused on safely using fire as a land management tool.
Participants will help conduct an approximately 60‑acre prescribed burn (weather permitting) and learn how fire can improve rangeland health, reduce wildfire risk, and manage brush encroachment.
Topics will include:

Burn planning and objectives,
Fire behavior,
Ignition techniques,
Equipment and safety,
Smoke management, and
Texas laws and regulations related to prescribed burning.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the burn from start to finish, ask questions in the field, and visit with experienced burn managers and local partners about applying prescribed fire on their own properties.
This field day is ideal for landowners, ranchers, and natural resource professionals who want practical, real‑world experience with prescribed fire in Central Texas.
Location

Lime Rock Ranch
1908 County Rd 4240
Clifton, Texas 76634

TX Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: Designing a Prescribed Fire Program for Your Ranch
2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:30
Featuring Sam Jetton, Marcy Epperson, and Brian Wright
Move beyond one-off burns and build a long-term fire strategy for your operation.
This webinar will walk through setting ranch-scale goals, choosing burn units and rotations, integrating grazing and wildlife objectives, and connecting with PBAs and technical assistance.
Available CFT Credits
1 credit

Texas Prescribed Fire Field Days: Lampasas County
2026-05-29 08:30 - 14:00
Join us in Lampasas County for a hands-on Prescribed Fire Field Day focused on safely using fire as a land management tool.
Participants will help conduct a small prescribed burn (weather permitting) and learn how fire can improve rangeland health, reduce wildfire risk, and manage brush encroachment.
Topics will include:

Burn planning and objectives,
Fire behavior,
Ignition techniques,
Equipment and safety,
Smoke management, and
Texas laws and regulations related to prescribed burning.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the burn from start to finish, ask questions in the field, and visit with experienced burn managers and local partners about applying prescribed fire on their own properties.
This field day is ideal for landowners, ranchers, and natural resource professionals who want practical, real-world experience with prescribed fire in Central Texas.
Location

Watson Ranch
2691 CR 1139
Lampasas, Texas 76550

Raising and Grazing Goats Academy- June 1 & 2
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-02
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Raising and Grazing Goats Academy- June 8 & 9
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-09

Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: Differences in Seasonality of Fire: Winter, Growing Season, and Beyond
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:30
This advanced module explores how fire season affects plant response, fuel dynamics, wildlife use, and operational risk.
We’ll compare dormant-season vs growing-season burns, talk about when to choose each relative to your objectives, and discuss practical considerations like smoke, nesting seasons, and labor/forecast windows.
Available CFT Credits
1 credit

Range Youth Camp- KS
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00
Range Youth Camp
June 9-12, 2026
Camp Mennoscah (tentative)
9458 SE 40 Street
Murdock, KS

Open to upcoming sophomore, junior, and senior high school students
Registration: $300. Interested students should contact their local Conservation District for possible financial assistance.
To register, https://www.kglc.org/range-youth-camp.cfm
For more information contact Ethan Walker ethan.walker@usda.gov 620.451.1011

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Prescribed Burn School - Gatesville, TX - June 2026
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-17
Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for a comprehensive 3-day Prescribed Burn School designed for landowners, fire professionals, and agency personnel seeking in-depth training in prescribed fire planning and implementation.
This course adheres to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 24-hour curriculum and meets the training requirement for those pursuing certification as a Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager (CIPBM).
Participants will receive hands-on experience in fire behavior, weather interpretation, planning, ignition techniques, and post-burn evaluation.
When conditions permit, multiple prescribed burns will be conducted, providing valuable field experience alongside experienced instructors and burn professionals.
This training is ideal for:

Landowners and land managers interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool,
Fire department personnel and emergency responders,
Municipal, county, and agency staff involved in land or resource management,
Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of prescribed fire in Texas ecosystems.

Whether you are pursuing certification or simply looking to develop your fire knowledge and field skills, this course offers an engaging, practical learning experience that connects classroom instruction with hands-on application.
Free registration for Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) members. Memberships will be verified to confirm eligibility.
Location

Gatesville Civic Center
301 Veterans Mem Lp
Gatesville, Texas 76528

Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00
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Enhancing Your Grazing, From the Ground Up Grazing School
2026-06-24 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00
Enhancing Your Grazing from the Ground Up with Steve Kenyon – Southern KS

Raising and Grazing Goats Academy- June 29 & 30
2026-06-29 - 2026-06-30

NE MW Regional Prescribed Fire Workshop
2026-07-21 08:00 - 2026-07-23 17:00
Day One will feature a half day of virtual presentations.
Day Two will be in-person field trips, hosted independently across the Northeast-Midwest by willing participants; or bonus Virtual Presentations.
On Day Three, we will continue with a half day of virtual presentations showcasing representatives from across the 20 States Region

Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: Talking Fire - Smoke, Neighbors, and Public Perception
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:30
Featuring City of Borger’s Jason Whisler & Travis County Fire Marshal Office’s Glen Gillman
Fire doesn’t just affect the land; it affects people.
Learn how to plan for smoke, communicate with neighbors and local officials, address common concerns, and build social license for prescribed burning in your community.
Available CFT Credits
1 credit

Prescribed Burn School - College Station, TX - September 2026
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-16
Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for a comprehensive 3-day Prescribed Burn School designed for landowners, fire professionals, and agency personnel seeking in-depth training in prescribed fire planning and implementation.
This course adheres to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 24-hour curriculum and meets the training requirement for those pursuing certification as a Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager (CIPBM).
Participants will receive hands-on experience in fire behavior, weather interpretation, planning, ignition techniques, and post-burn evaluation.
When conditions permit, multiple prescribed burns will be conducted, providing valuable field experience alongside experienced instructors and burn professionals.
This training is ideal for:

Landowners and land managers interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool,
Fire department personnel and emergency responders,
Municipal, county, and agency staff involved in land or resource management,
Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of prescribed fire in Texas ecosystems.

Whether you are pursuing certification or simply looking to develop your fire knowledge and field skills, this course offers an engaging, practical learning experience that connects classroom instruction with hands-on application.
FREE for PBA members
Location

Ecology & Natural Resource Teaching Area
1600 Observatory Rd
College Station, Texas 77845

Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: Prescribed Fire - Lessons Learned
2026-09-14 18:00 - 19:30
Examine real‑world stories, successes, and “near misses” that translate into practical take‑home lessons.
We’ll highlight case studies, discuss what worked (and what didn’t), and how to apply those insights to future burns.
Available CFT Credits
1 credit

Grazing the Heartland bus tour
2026-09-23 - 2026-09-24
Grazing the Heartland bus tour
National Grazing Lands Coalition
September 23-24, 2026
7:00 AM
Holiday Inn Sioux Falls
100 West 8 Street
Sioux Falls, SD

Registration: $485 before January 31, then $525
Includes lunches, welcome reception/dinner

ND Rangelands Annual Symposium
2026-10-07 08:00 - 2026-10-09 17:00 | Bismarck, ND
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