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Prescribed Burn Crew Training

April 13 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn what it means to be part of the Burn Crew! New and current Madison Parks volunteers are invited to participate in this small-group workshop on prescribed burning at Elver Park. This class will include a prescribed burn in the prairie vegetation at the park if the weather and conditions allow.

  • Participants must be able to walk through vegetation on uneven terrain, bend, squat and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Participants must be at least 18 years old.
  • No lunch provided.  Please bring snacks/lunch and water.
  • This workshop carries no formal certification.
  • Clothing: Wear leather boots that cover above your ankle.  Wear natural fiber clothing such as cotton or wool – avoid synthetics like nylon adn polyester.  Wear all leather work gloves.  (We have a few extra pairs if you need some.)

Your RSVP will be confirmed and more information will be sent to you, including required reading to be completed before the event.

For questions please email: Paul Quinlan

Details

Date:
April 13
Time:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/events/2024-04-13/prescribed-burn-crew-training

Organizer

City of Madison Parks
Phone:
(608) 266-4711
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Venue

Elver Park
1250 McKenna Boulevard
Madison, WI 53703 United States
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