Great Plains Fire Science Exchange

Raising and Grazing Goats Academy- June 29 & 30
2026-06-29 - 2026-06-30 | KS
Raising and Grazing Goats Academy, Press Release Final

NE MW Regional Prescribed Fire Workshop
2026-07-21 08:00 - 2026-07-23 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
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 | KS
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

Great Plains Fire Summit
2026-08-04 - 2026-08-06 | Alva, OK, Alva, OK, United States
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/FireSummit2026

Room block set up at OK Welcome hotel. 560.609.6291 to make reservations. 32 rooms available. Variety of styles and price dependant on room style. July 27 cut-off date for room block.

Other nearby hotels:

Holiday Inn Express (580) 327-1400

Comfort Inn (580) 327-0000

Days Inn (580) 327-4000

Interested in being a sponsor? Check out this Sponsor Information Form
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2026 Woody Encroachment Field Tours- Mitchell
2026-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 | KS
2026 Field Tours

Prescribed fire: Lessons learned Webinar
2026-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | KS

2026 Woody Encroachment Field Tours- Yankton
2026-08-27 17:30 - 19:30 | KS
What: Field demonstration, tour, and discussion about woody encroachment management of pastures and grasslands.
Who: SDSU Extension, Pheasants Forever, and Southeast Dakota Prescribed Burn Association
When: Thursday, August 27th at 5:30-7:30PM
Where: Todd Knutson farm located just north of the intersection of Hwy 81 and the James River (about 10 miles north of Yankton).
Topics:
Mechanical control options
Use of prescribed fire
Financial assistance available.
A light supper will be served

We have completed prescribed fires on Todd’s pastures in 2025 and 2026 and will be able to demonstrate the long term and short term effects of fire on this amazing native grassland overlooking the scenic James River Valley. We will also have some field identification of the grasses and forbs on this native prairie.

Prescribed Burn School - College Station, TX - September 2026
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-16 | KS
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 | KS
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

2026 Woody Encroachment Field Tours- Oacoma
2026-09-17 17:30 - 19:00 | KS

Grazing the Heartland bus tour
2026-09-23 - 2026-09-24 | KS
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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Cooperative Extension Wildland Fire Peer-Learning Exchange
2027-04-20 - 2027-04-22 | KS
Registration opens Oct 1.
Limited to 30 Participants.
