Join Huron Pines, the Forest Service and the Northern Pine Plains Partnership for a field tour exploring the role of prescribed fire in protecting and restoring Northern Michigan's pine barrens and other fire-dependent natural communities.

Led by U.S. Forest Service District Wildlife Biologist Dana Meder, participants will visit several sites in and around the Huron-Manistee National Forests to learn how prescribed fire is being used as a land management tool. Along the way, we'll explore the ecological benefits of fire, its impacts on native habitats and how land managers are working to return fire to the landscape.

Who This Is For

This field tour is intended for students, land managers, conservation professionals and anyone interested in learning more about prescribed fire and its role in maintaining healthy natural communities. Whether you're looking to incorporate prescribed fire into your land management practices or simply want to better understand its benefits, this tour offers an opportunity to learn from professionals working on the ground.

Event Details

Participants will meet at the Mack Lake roadside memorial site at 9am. From there, we'll caravan to three or four prescribed fire sites throughout the area. The field tour will conclude at approximately 12:30pm.

Lunch will be provided to all registered participants following the tour.

Note: The Northern Pine Plains Partnership's annual meeting will take place following the field tour, from 1:30-4pm at the Mio Ranger Station. This portion of the day is reserved for partnership members. The morning field tour is open to all interested participants.

Please register by Monday, October 26.

This event is supported by the National Forest Foundation's Matching Awards Program; this institution is an equal opportunity provider.