Live Prescribed Fire Visit: Magic Feather Broadcast Burn Area
April 24, 2024 @ 12:00PM — 2:00PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)
Jack Nicol Cub Scout Camp: 2331 County Rd 68C Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545 Get Directions
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Tour a live broadcast burn site with USDA Forest Service Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest leaders and partners!
Join the local USDA Forest Service’s leaders and local partners on a "live prescribed fire" site visit of a prescribed burn (broadcast burn) planned to be implemented by firefighters from the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests as early as April 23rd.
This prescribed burn is part of the overall strategy on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests to address the Wildfire Crisis. Numerous forest restoration projects have been completed in this area to prepare for prescribed fire, which is an important step in protecting communities, watersheds, and forests from high intensity and high severity wildfires. This project is a continuation of burning that took place over the past few years, most recently in fall 2023 when 755 acres were successfully burned.
For More Information About This Planned Burn Click Here
Come learn from local Forest Service fire managers about how they design a prescribed burn, what weather conditions are required for prescribed burning operations, what the objectives of project include, and what it means to live in a fire-adapted ecosystem.
NOTE: There will be active fire on this tour and potential light smoke exposure. Safety precautions will be taken to minimize risk and smoke exposure, but cannot be eliminated.
Wednesday, April 24
12:00 pm ~ 2:00pm
Jack Nicol Cub Scout Camp
Please carpool if possible, as parking is limited. There is also inconsistent cell service, so please have your directions handy before leaving reception.
*Be prepared for light hiking in spring weather with layers and boots. And don’t forget water!*