The next National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative quarterly meeting (hosted by the Association for Natural Resources Extension Professionals) on August 15th at 3PM ET (Zoom) will focus on topics related to smoke and air quality. David Godwin, Ph.D., Eytan Krasilovsky, and Jess Downing will talk about DIY air filters, air cleaner loaner programs, and opportunities to engage communities on smoke related topics. If you work in Cooperative Extension or similar community outreach join the meeting and find out more about NEWFI and their quarterly meetings.
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Workshop on Wildland/Prescribed Fire Extension and Outreach
NC State Extension, National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative, Southern Fire Exchange, and the Sandhills PBA are hosting an in-person workshop for Extension professionals and other outreach professionals in the natural resources. The workshop will include interactive activities and sessions in the field that expose participants to many different tools and strategies used in fire science communication and education. The workshop will take place June 7-9, in and around Raleigh, NC. Registration Deadline is May 26. Registration and more info here: https://go.ncsu.edu/2023fireworkshop
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Save the Date for an upcoming Cooperative Extension Prescribed Fire Workshop!
Cooperative Extension Service Prescribed Fire Workshop to be held in Eastern North Carolina June 7-9, 2023!
Save the date for a Cooperative Extension Service Prescribed Fire Workshop! The Workshop will be held in Eastern North Carolina June 7-9th 2023. This will be an in-person event for Extension professionals interested in learning more about prescribed fire. The workshop will complement the recently developed introduction to prescribed online course for Extension professionals. The North Carolina workshop will seek to develop national partnerships, foster hands-on activities, and (hopefully) get participants on a live- prescribed fire. Registration and more info coming soon!
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