See first-hand prescribed fire implementation and learn why prescribed fire is a critical tool for conservation and wildfire safety.
- Live Fire Demonstration at 1pm (weather permitting)
- Information booths,
- Presentations,
- Activity stations
- Videos!
If the weather is not suitable for the demonstration burn, the event will still occur with other learning opportunities under the pavilion and inside the visitor center.
To register, visit U of I Extension registration page. Registration is not required but is recommended.
This event is made possible by:
- National Wildland Fire Service
- The Nature Conservancy
- U of I Extension
- Shawnee Resource, Conservation and Development
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- Southern Illinois Prescribed Burn Association
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission
- Pheasants Forever
- Quail Forever
- U.S. Forest Service
Event date and time
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Event location name
Refuge Visitor Center
Address
6987 Headquarters RoadMarion,62959IL
Audience(s)
Conservationists
Landowner
Birder
Parent
Student
Teacher
Age range
All ages