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Fire in Florida: Protecting Land & Wildlife With Controlled Burns (Virtual Event)

Join us for a virtual panel discussion with experts on controlled burning in Florida. During this webinar, we will discuss what happens on a typical controlled burn, the differences between controlled burns and wildfires, and the benefits of reintroducing fire to Florida’s ecosystems.

OUR PANEL

Moderator: Grace Howell, Conservation Programs Coordinator, Alachua Conservation Trust

Panelists:

  • Ashley Orlando, Backlog Abatement Team Fire Leader, Park Services Specialist - Dunns Creek State Park

  • Tracey Sleek, Park Services Specialist - Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park & Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

  • Jennifer Walls, Biologist, Florida Forest Service - Goethe State Forest

WHEN

Thursday, July 23rd

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

WHERE

This is an online event with both audio and visual components. We recommend viewing the event online to access all visual components of the presentation.

Online access information will be provided upon registration. Only one person per household needs to register unless you will be using separate devices to access the webinar.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Registration is required for this free event. Click on the button below to register.

Contact Alachua Conservation Trust by phone: (352) 373-1078 or email: info@AlachuaConservationTrust.org with any questions.

Earlier Event: June 24
Virtual Author Talk: John M. Dunn
Later Event: August 1
Ice Cream in the Park (Canceled)