Great Plains Fire Science Exchange

Range Youth Camp- KS
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | AB
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 | AB
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 | AB
Grazing Management for Soil Health and Water Quality Workshop.docx June 2026

Enhancing Your Grazing, From the Ground Up Grazing School
2026-06-24 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 | AB
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 | AB
Raising and Grazing Goats Academy, Press Release Final

NE MW Regional Prescribed Fire Workshop
2026-07-21 08:00 - 2026-07-23 17:00 | AB
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 | AB
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 | AB
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 | AB
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 | AB
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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