Michigan Prescribed Fire Council

09/02/2026

Oak Woodlands and Forests Fire Consortium Webinar October 6, 2026

** First webinar of their 2026 Fall Webinar Series **

Webinar title: Living With the Fire Deficit: Forest Resilience, Community Risk, and the Future of Fire, presented by Dr. Sean Parks (University of Montana)

Date/time: October 6, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 pm (central time)
The Wildlife Society and The Society of American Foresters continuing education credits (1 hour Cat 1) approved

For more information and a link to register for the event (registration is required) visit:
https://oakfirescience.com/events/webinar-topic-fire-deficit-across-north-american-forests/

Check out a list of their upcoming webinars (with information and registration links) here:
https://oakfirescience.com/events/2026-fall-webinar-series/

08/27/2026

Volunteers are needed for our first ever Michigan Prescribed Fire Festival in partnership with Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor, MI on Sunday, October 25!

The goal of this event is to educate the general public including landowners, families, and students, about the benefits of prescribed fire through activities like guided hikes, a fire truck, and talking with local conservation organizations and fire practitioners.

We expect over 600 guests and families to come engage in activities and learn about the benefits of prescribed fire. We are looking for ~34 volunteers to help assist with various MPFC hosted activities. Fire expertise is only needed for some positions, so take a look and sign up for a shift or two or share with your organization's volunteers!

Check out the available volunteer shifts and sign up HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A4AD23A1FAC43-64987771-prescribed #/

Please direct questions about the event to Stephanie Diep at [email protected].

07/27/2026

07/20/2026

Resilience is a hot topic (pun intended). Our friends at FLN put together a list of resources on different ways we apply resilience in this work. Check it out. https://fireadaptednetwork.org/want-to-learn-more-about-wildfire-resilience/

07/19/2026

Ferin is a wonderful and generous teacher as a Tribal member and fire practitioner. Check out this piece she wrote for the Fire Networks.

Ferin Davis Anderson introduces a new book for youth audiences to learn more about wildfire and Indigenous approaches to fire management.

07/17/2026

Northern MI TREX selections have been made! Please check your inbox for details on next steps. Our apologies to those who didn't make it this time. We had an incredible group of folks to choose from and the selection process was NOT easy.

07/17/2026

As we watch the beloved Boundary Waters burn, and our neighbors to the north endure yet another season of the fallout from lack of prescribed fire and changing weather conditions, we encourage folks to be proactive in how they protect their homes and communities. Take a peek at this piece on this critical way we can be empowered in the face of unprecedented wildfire.

Introducing The Fire Adapted Communities Pathways Tool which helps users identify a range of wildfire adaptation practices and resources that research and experience indicate are more likely to work in the places they work or live.

07/07/2026

Great thoughts from Tribal perspectives.

Ferin Davis Anderson introduces a new book for youth audiences to learn more about wildfire and Indigenous approaches to fire management.

06/18/2026

Great outreach from MDNR and the Portage where a WUI-filled burn was super successful this year!

06/05/2026

We need YOUR help to make the Michigan Prescribed Fire Festival a blazing success! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with activities, guide attendees, and help run the event. It's a great way to support the community, network, and learn more about prescribed fire. Sign up to volunteer today at the link below! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=yGMcyVUhJ0CUOwBEsVMx0botvKPBmwRHi1x2oVFZ-GRUNU9LVDRVNU9KSUJaUVg3Q1ZQOUo3SVg4Wi4u&route=shorturl