We conduct prescribed burns in natural areas for a few weeks in early spring and fall. We rely on volunteers in this limited time frame. To join the crew, attend our annual burn crew training session. Participants have the opportunity to engage in all stages of a prescribed burn from burn prep and tool maintenance to laying down fire and fire control. This is our most physically demanding activity.
Volunteer Burn Crew Training
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
DTE Energy Nature House, Leslie Science and Nature Center
1831 Traver Road
Noon to 5 p.m.
Registration is required by February 18, as enrollment is limited. Call 734.794.6627 or email NAP@a2gov.org to register, or for more information.
We also strongly encourage new burn crew volunteers to attend the Public Meeting about the Controlled Ecological Burn Program. We hold these meetings before our spring and fall burn seasons, to help explain why we do controlled burns, and how valuable they are for ecological restoration. The next meeting is:
Tuesday, October 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
Natural Area Preservation Office
3875 E. Huron River Drive
Learn more about our use of controlled ecological burns by visiting our Controlled Burns page.
