MDC to host prescribed burn field day Oct. 27 in Dade County

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Published Date
10/19/2026
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GREENFIELD, Mo. – When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management.

Learn more about how fire can be used as a land management tool at Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) prescribed fire demonstration programs from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Slone Conservation Area Shop, 255 West Hwy 160 in Greenfield.

To take part in this workshop, participants must first complete the online portion of this class.  Register for the Oct. 27 prescribed burn workshop at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220417

People will get hands-on experience on how to execute a prescribed burn. Participants need only to sign up for one class.

Attendees will get a link to the online portion of the workshop when they register. The online portion will take from 2-4 hours to complete. Upon completing the online portion, participants will receive a certificate, which they must bring to the demonstration burn field day in Dade County. The online course requires a $25 fee, which is paid to a third-party host.

Appropriate dress for the prescribed burn field day includes leather boots, leather gloves, cotton pants, cotton long-sleeve shirt, and safety glasses.

Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual and in-person programs throughout the year. A listing of these programs may be found at https://mdc.mo.gov/events.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all of its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.