The Great Rivers Conservation Alliance of SE Iowa is hosting a prescribed fire workshop for landowners on Thursday, February 9, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Conservation Education Center at Marr Park in Ainsworth. This workshop is geared toward landowners who are interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool for prairies and woodlands, although anyone 18 and older may attend. Volunteer firefighters are also encouraged to attend and may find this class helpful in responding to wildfires. The class will cover a brief history of fire in Iowa, the benefits of prescribed fire, how to set management goals and objectives, the use of burn plans, fire weather, tools, techniques, and safety. This one-day event is a class, not a certification. Landowners are encouraged to bring a map of the area they are interested in burning, and time is included for some site-specific questions. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. There is a $25 fee and that includes class materials, juice, rolls and lunch. Registration and morning refreshments will begin at 8:30 am with the workshop starting at 9 am. This class is sponsored by the Great Rivers Alliance of Southeast Iowa. Partners include the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Nature Conservancy, Des Moines, Johnson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, & Washington County Conservation Boards, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Bur Oak Land Trust, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. A coalition of private and public conservation agencies working to improve the ability of all people to care for the natural resources in Southeast Iowa.You can find a registration form at the link with this news story at KCIIradio.com.