The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a prescribed burning workshop at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center on Saturday April 5, 2008. The program will run from 9:00am until 3:30 pm, and is intended for landowners with conservation land in need of management through fire. The cost of the program is $8.00, which includes lunch and refreshments.

Some of the workshop topics include: burn site preparation and planning, timing and effects of fire, conditions under which to burn, techniques for controlling and extinguishing fires, personal safety and use of equipment, and cost share, equipment and vendor information. The workshop will end with an actual prescribed burn. Wear 100% cotton or wool clothing, leather boots and gloves. Do not wear any form of synthetic or blended fabrics!

Space is limited so call 507-637-4076 to register.