Biochar and Burn-Pile Workshop
Prepare for next year's wildfire season today!
Join the Cascadia Prescribed Burn Association at the Wenatchee River Institute in Leavenworth to learn how to turn branches and wood from creating defensible space or pruning into a valuable soil amendment - while sequestering carbon and limiting smoke in the air - with a simple, fire-pit sized kiln! We will also have a larger kiln (appropriate for larger properties outside the Leavenworth Urban Growth Area) available for viewing.
Please feel free to forward this event to local friends and neighbors so you all can benefit from better air quality, reduced wildfire risk, and improved soils.
Schedule
Check-in & Kiln Loading: 9 am
Ignition: 9:30 am
Conservation Burn-pile Building Session: 10:30 am
Kiln Quench: 11:30 am
Wrap up: Noon pm
There will be multiple biochar-related topics for us to cover in-between kiln loadings, with plenty of time for Q&A along the way - bring your questions and your curiosity!
Details & Safety
The check-in area will be at the covered picnic benches south of the main parking lot (close to the left-hand red star in the image below).
We request all attendees to review and sign waivers to help ensure a safe environment for working with fire. Even if you're only observing, please wear a hat, long sleeves & pants from natural materials like cotton.
While the Cascadia Prescribed Burn Association will graciously be providing some light refreshments, please plan on bringing plenty of water and a sack lunch.
Restrooms are available on the property in the Red Barn (see image below), a short walk from the demonstration site area.