Saturday, November 15, 2025
8am - 4:30pm
Washington Park

Event Description
(For adults) Land managers have many management tools for supporting the ecology of life within natural areas, fire being one of the most invigorating in their toolbox. Prescribed fire supports ecosystem health in the form of forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, grassland and forest health as well as disease control. Yet is often overlooked in an urban setting. Join us for insightful discussion with UEC Land Managers who have been leading fire programs within urban and rural park lands for over ten years. Then head outside to observe urban fire in action!

Classroom topics include:

• Fire in ecosystems: how, why and when fire has effects on flora and fauna

• The basics: fire triangle, fire behavior, and fire regimes 

• Ignition and suppression techniques of prescribed burns

• Safety and crew member roles + responsibilities while supporting firing operations

For questions about this program, please contact Michaela Rosenthal at mrosenthal@urbanecologycenter.org.

For help with the registration process, please contact Program Systems Manager, Augie Rodenbeck, at arodenbeck@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8518.

Registration is required for this event.

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Personal financial situations vary widely so we provide multiple pricing options to make our programs accessible. The highest listed price fully covers the cost of the program. Lower prices reflect the generosity of our supporters who help us ensure programs are available to everyone. Please choose the option that best fits you, your family, and your guests.

Confirmation/Cancellation Policy:
If you sign up for a program and your plans change, we kindly request that you let us know at least 10 business days in advance so we have the opportunity to offer a program to others. We will provide refunds as follows: 10 business days or more: full refund, 5-9 business days: 50% refund, 0-4 business days: no refund.