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SUMMARY:Spot Fire Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Where: Shaw Nature Reserve\, Manor House Ln\, Gray Summit\, MO 63039\nWhen: Friday March 13\, 8:00am-4:00pm\nWho: 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.) \nRegister: https://bit.ly/SpotFire-Partner2026\n \nWhy: 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.\n \nParticipants 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. \n \nThis 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\n \nRegistration is required at https://bit.ly/SpotFire-Partner2026. Training will be capped at 30 participants.  
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/spot-fire-workshop-for-conservation-partners/
LOCATION:Shaw Nature Preserve\, 605 Manor House Ln\, Villa Ridge\, MO\, 63089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20250904T220208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T220208Z
UID:126989-1776038400-1776470399@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Wildland Fire Conference
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URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/colorado-wildland-fire-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260401T211112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T211112Z
UID:162423-1776189600-1776195000@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: How to Create a Prescribed Burn Plan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/texas-prescribed-fire-webinar-series-how-to-create-a-prescribed-burn-plan/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260311T003557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T003557Z
UID:157769-1776643200-1777075199@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:2026 Oskana Plains TREX
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/2026-oskana-plains-trex/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260311T011230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T011716Z
UID:157820-1776643200-1777334399@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Wildland Fire Academy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll 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: \n\nS-131: April 20th (One Day + online pre-course work)\n\nStudents MUST be FFT2 to be eligible for this course\n\n\n\n\nS-211: April 21st-22nd (Two Days)\n\n\nL-280: April 23rd-24th (Two Days + online pre-course work)\n\nParticipants must have experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants must have the Prerequisite training: L-180\, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service.\n\n\n\n\nS-215: April 25th-27th (Three Days)\n\nParticipants must be an FFT1 to be eligible for this course
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/wildland-fire-academy/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260401T212023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T212023Z
UID:162425-1777248000-1777679999@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Loess Hills Cooperative Burn Week - Pisgah\, IA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/loess-hills-cooperative-burn-week-pisgah-ia/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T220110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T220110Z
UID:165717-1777917600-1777923000@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: How to Avoid Trouble: Risk\, Liability\, and Decision-Making on Burn Day
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Texas A&M Forest Service’s Weldon Dent\nThis advanced session focuses on staying out of trouble before\, during\, and after the burn. \nWe’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. \nAvailable CFT Credits\n1 credit
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/texas-prescribed-fire-webinar-series-how-to-avoid-trouble-risk-liability-and-decision-making-on-burn-day/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T215309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T215309Z
UID:165708-1779177600-1779213600@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:2026 Onaka Area Prescribed Fire Training
DESCRIPTION:Classroom and Live Fire Field Day:  \nMay 19\, 2026  \n8:00 AM to 6:00 PM \nLocation: Coyote Trail Ranch\,  Faulk County \nRSPV: Required\, contact Jan Rounds Janice.rounds@sdstate.edu or 605-882-5140 \n                        RSVP required by May 8th.   \nCost: Free \nLunch: Not provided\, bring your own food and beverages. \nTo 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. \nClassroom 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.       \n  \nDirections \nRanch is located at the Corner of 338th Ave and 156th St in Faulk County SD. \nDirections 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. \nDirections 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.
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/2026-onaka-area-prescribed-fire-training/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T220251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T220251Z
UID:165719-1779525000-1779544800@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Texas Prescribed Fire Field Days: Bosque County
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Bosque County for a hands-on Prescribed Fire Field Day focused on safely using fire as a land management tool. \nParticipants 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. \nTopics will include: \n\nBurn planning and objectives\, \nFire behavior\, \nIgnition techniques\,\nEquipment and safety\,\nSmoke management\, and\nTexas laws and regulations related to prescribed burning.\n\nAttendees 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. \nThis field day is ideal for landowners\, ranchers\, and natural resource professionals who want practical\, real‑world experience with prescribed fire in Central Texas. \nLocation\n\nLime Rock Ranch\n1908 County Rd 4240\nClifton\, Texas 76634
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/texas-prescribed-fire-field-days-bosque-county/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T220623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T220623Z
UID:165721-1779818400-1779823800@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:TX Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: Designing a Prescribed Fire Program for Your Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Sam Jetton\, Marcy Epperson\, and Brian Wright\nMove beyond one-off burns and build a long-term fire strategy for your operation. \nThis 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. \nAvailable CFT Credits\n1 credit
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/tx-prescribed-fire-webinar-series-designing-a-prescribed-fire-program-for-your-ranch/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T220756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T220756Z
UID:165723-1780043400-1780063200@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Texas Prescribed Fire Field Days: Lampasas County
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Lampasas County for a hands-on Prescribed Fire Field Day focused on safely using fire as a land management tool. \nParticipants will help conduct a small prescribed burn (weather permitting) and learn how fire can improve rangeland health\, reduce wildfire risk\, and manage brush encroachment. \nTopics will include: \n\nBurn planning and objectives\,\nFire behavior\,\nIgnition techniques\,\nEquipment and safety\,\nSmoke management\, and\nTexas laws and regulations related to prescribed burning.\n\nAttendees 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. \nThis field day is ideal for landowners\, ranchers\, and natural resource professionals who want practical\, real-world experience with prescribed fire in Central Texas. \nLocation\n\nWatson Ranch\n2691 CR 1139\nLampasas\, Texas 76550
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/texas-prescribed-fire-field-days-lampasas-county/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T220933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T220933Z
UID:165725-1780941600-1780947000@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: Differences in Seasonality of Fire: Winter\, Growing Season\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This advanced module explores how fire season affects plant response\, fuel dynamics\, wildlife use\, and operational risk. \nWe’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. \nAvailable CFT Credits\n1 credit
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/texas-prescribed-fire-webinar-series-differences-in-seasonality-of-fire-winter-growing-season-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260212T235300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T235300Z
UID:153169-1780992000-1781283600@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Range Youth Camp- KS
DESCRIPTION:Range Youth Camp\nJune 9-12\, 2026\nCamp Mennoscah (tentative)\n9458 SE 40 Street\nMurdock\, KS\n \n\nOpen to upcoming sophomore\, junior\, and senior high school students\nRegistration: $300. Interested students should contact their local Conservation District for possible financial assistance.\nTo register\, https://www.kglc.org/range-youth-camp.cfm\nFor more information contact Ethan Walker ethan.walker@usda.gov 620.451.1011\n \n\nRange-Youth-Camp-2026-Flyer
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/range-youth-camp-ks/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T221131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T221131Z
UID:165727-1781481600-1781740799@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Prescribed Burn School - Gatesville\, TX - June 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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). \nParticipants will receive hands-on experience in fire behavior\, weather interpretation\, planning\, ignition techniques\, and post-burn evaluation. \nWhen conditions permit\, multiple prescribed burns will be conducted\, providing valuable field experience alongside experienced instructors and burn professionals. \nThis training is ideal for: \n\nLandowners and land managers interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool\,\nFire department personnel and emergency responders\,\nMunicipal\, county\, and agency staff involved in land or resource management\,\nAnyone seeking to deepen their understanding of prescribed fire in Texas ecosystems.\n\nWhether 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. \nFree registration for Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) members. Memberships will be verified to confirm eligibility. \nLocation\n\nGatesville Civic Center\n301 Veterans Mem Lp\nGatesville\, Texas 76528\n\n 
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/prescribed-burn-school-gatesville-tx-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T215801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T215801Z
UID:165715-1784620800-1784826000@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:NE MW Regional Prescribed Fire Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Day One will feature a half day of virtual presentations.\nDay Two will be in-person field trips\, hosted independently across the Northeast-Midwest by willing participants; or bonus Virtual Presentations. \nOn Day Three\, we will continue with a half day of virtual presentations showcasing representatives from across the 20 States Region
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/ne-mw-regional-prescribed-fire-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T221306Z
UID:165729-1785261600-1785267000@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: Talking Fire - Smoke\, Neighbors\, and Public Perception
DESCRIPTION:Featuring City of Borger’s Jason Whisler & Travis County Fire Marshal Office’s Glen Gillman\nFire doesn’t just affect the land; it affects people. \nLearn how to plan for smoke\, communicate with neighbors and local officials\, address common concerns\, and build social license for prescribed burning in your community. \nAvailable CFT Credits\n1 credit
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/texas-prescribed-fire-webinar-series-talking-fire-smoke-neighbors-and-public-perception/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20250814T001227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T214921Z
UID:121826-1785801600-1786060799@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Great Plains Fire Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nOther nearby hotels:  \n\n\nHoliday Inn Express   (580) 327-1400 \n\n\nComfort Inn   (580) 327-0000 \n\n\nDays Inn (580) 327-4000 \n\n  \nInterested in being a sponsor? Check out this Sponsor Information Form \nGPFS Prospectus
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/great-plains-fire-summit-2/
LOCATION:Alva\, OK\, Alva\, OK\, United States
CATEGORIES:GPFSE Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T221749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T221749Z
UID:165733-1789344000-1789603199@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Prescribed Burn School - College Station\, TX - September 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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). \nParticipants will receive hands-on experience in fire behavior\, weather interpretation\, planning\, ignition techniques\, and post-burn evaluation. \nWhen conditions permit\, multiple prescribed burns will be conducted\, providing valuable field experience alongside experienced instructors and burn professionals. \nThis training is ideal for: \n\nLandowners and land managers interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool\,\nFire department personnel and emergency responders\,\nMunicipal\, county\, and agency staff involved in land or resource management\,\nAnyone seeking to deepen their understanding of prescribed fire in Texas ecosystems.\n\nWhether 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. \nFREE for PBA members \nLocation\n\nEcology & Natural Resource Teaching Area\n1600 Observatory Rd\nCollege Station\, Texas 77845
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/prescribed-burn-school-college-station-tx-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260421T221613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T221613Z
UID:165731-1789408800-1789414200@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series: Prescribed Fire - Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Examine real‑world stories\, successes\, and “near misses” that translate into practical take‑home lessons. \nWe’ll highlight case studies\, discuss what worked (and what didn’t)\, and how to apply those insights to future burns. \nAvailable CFT Credits\n1 credit
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/texas-prescribed-fire-webinar-series-prescribed-fire-lessons-learned/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260502T141150
CREATED:20260128T002107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T002107Z
UID:149940-1790121600-1790294399@gpfirescience.org
SUMMARY:Grazing the Heartland bus tour
DESCRIPTION:Grazing the Heartland bus tour\nNational Grazing Lands Coalition \nSeptember 23-24\, 2026\n7:00 AM\nHoliday Inn Sioux Falls\n100 West 8 Street\nSioux Falls\, SD\n \n\nRegistration: $485 before January 31\, then $525\nIncludes lunches\, welcome reception/dinner
URL:https://gpfirescience.org/event/grazing-the-heartland-bus-tour/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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