Saturday, November 7, 2026
8am - 5pm
Riverside Park
Registration required

Event Description
Land managers have many management tools for supporting the ecology of life within natural areas; fire being one of the most invigorating within their toolbox. Prescribed fire supports ecosystem health in the form of forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, grassland and forest health, and disease control. Oftentimes this tool gets overlooked within 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 and responsibilities while supporting firing operations

For questions about this program, please contact Director of Community Programs, Cassie Bauer, at cbauer@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8571.

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

Registration required

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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.

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