The Land Conservancy
of McHenry County

"Preserving Land Forever"
Back


Ecological Burn Training 2010


For Landowners and Natural Areas Volunteers


The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is offering Ecological Burn Training on
Saturday, March 27th from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.
held at the TLC office at Hennen Conservation Area, 4622 Dean Street, Woodstock.
The afternoon session will include a demonstration burn.
No previous experience is required.

The cost is $20 for TLC members, or $35 for non-members, which includes a one-year membership.
- Fee includes lunch -


Registration Deadline/Payment Due by March 20th
Space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Contact The Land Conservancy at 815.337.9502 or email lbalek@conservemc.org.

9:00 – 12:00 pm

Classroom instruction.

Topics to be covered include:
Why fire is important to the ecology of the area
The tools that are used during prescribed burning
Safety consideration in conducting a prescribed burn, including smoke issues
How to conduct a prescribed burn
(including responsibilities for crew members and how to handle various situation)

12:00 – 12:45 pm

Lunch Break
Choose ham, beef, turkey, vegetarian, tuna salad or salami sub sandwich,
comes with chips, cookie and drink


1:00 – 3:00 pm

Controlled burn at Hennen Conservation Area in Woodstock.
Dress for the weather. Wear work boots, not gym shoes.