Landowners, students, youth ages 8+ (12u parent(s) required), anyone interested in learning about the history of prescribed fire, why periodic fires are critical for our landscapes, and/or wildfire prevention are encouraged to attend.
Topics
Reintroducing grazing and fire
Utilizing fire for wildlife and pollinators
Wildfire prevention
Equipment
Prescribed Burn Associations
Weather Permitting, we will be conducting a few small demonstration burns in the afternoon at the Lake McMurtry disc golf course. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to get hands-on experience with the fires and equipment.
*Those wanting to help with the fires need to dress in long sleeved cotton shirts, jeans, safety glasses, leather boots or leather shoes. NO POLYESTER OR NYLON CLOTHING. They will also need to sign the lake’s volunteer waiver.
Lunch and water will be provided
Please RSVP by August 6, 2019 to:
Tanner Swank
620-566-7179
tswank@pheasantsforever.org
Cooper Sherrill
580-352-1533
coopews@ostatemail.okstate.edu