The CPPFE is proud to be hosting our first ever Prairie Fire Summit on February 11, 2025 at the Atlas Hotel in Regina, SK as a part of Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan’s (PCAP) 11th Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop (NPRRW), which takes place from February 12-13.
The Prairie Fire Summit will feature presentations from distinguished fire professionals across the continent. This includes our keynote speaker Dirac Twidwell — a professor and rangeland ecologist from the University of Nebraska with expertise in woody encroachment.
Additional speakers and panelists include:
Eric Lamb, University of Saskatchewan
Rick Arthur, Driptorch Consulting
Kerry Hecker, Canadian Wildlife Service
Brady Highway, Prince Albert Grand Council
Jennifer McGuinness, Lakeland College
Julie Pelc, Nature Conservancy of Canada
Sam Morrison, Aberdeen Community Pasture
Jordan Florizone, Grant Fire Rescue
Presentation topics will include fire ecology research, fire equipment, woody encroachment, wildfire prevention through prescribed fire and more! A panel discussion on establishing collaborative burn programs and empowering safe burns to landowners will also be held near the end of the day, followed by a 2-hour social. Lunch will be provided!
The CPPFE will additionally have a booth at the NPPRW where we can answer all your burning questions about all things prescribed fire and fire science.
The NPPRW’s theme this year is “Collaborative Approaches to Prairie Conservation.” It will feature plenary sessions, break-out sessions, a hands-on case Study, speed dating case studies, trade Show and poster Session all about the value of conservation to prairie ecosystems.
Registration prices are as follows:
Early Bird Prices valid until January 21st
Early bird: 2 days (NPRRW – 12th-13th) = $335 + (taxes & fees)
Early bird: 3 days (NPRRW and Fire Summit) = $400+(taxes & fees)
Regular Prices in effect starting January 22nd
Regular: 2 days (NPRRW–12th-13th) = $385+(taxes & fees)
Regular: 3 days (NPRRW and Fire Summit) = $450+(taxes & fees)
One Day Only
Tuesday Only (Prairie Fire Summit) = $110 + (taxes & fees)
Wednesday Only (NPRRW) = $230 + (taxes & fees)
Thursday Only (NPRRW) = $160 + (taxes & fees)
Student/Landowner
Student/Landowner (2 days of NPRRW) = $275 + (taxes & fees)
Student/Landowner (Fire Summit Only) = $75 + (taxes & fees)