BASS LAKE, CA – The Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative (YGPBC) is excited to announce an upcoming “Learn & Burn” workshop for residents wanting to learn best practices for safe pile burning in
Mariposa and Madera Counties. This FREE hands-on educational event is designed to raise awareness
about prescribed burning and provide community members with the knowledge, skills, and resources
needed to safely and effectively use prescribed fire on their properties.
Learn & Burn Event Information:

Where: Bass Lake, CA
When: Saturday, March 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What: A cadre of instructors will provide training on pile burn planning, permitting, smoke management,
weather considerations, invasive plants and safe operations. After lunch, participants will have the
opportunity to apply the skills discussed during the morning outdoor instruction. Participants will gain
hands-on experience with pile burning techniques, safety protocols, and burn operations.

Registration Information: Registration is required. Interested participants can register at: https://link.ucanr.edu/basslake
Why burn with YGPBC?

Prescribed burns are planned, controlled fires used to reduce wildfire risk and boost ecological health.

The Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative (YGPBC), a program of UCCE Mariposa County,
promotes safe burning in Mariposa and Madera Counties. For info, contact Laura Wisdom at
lwisdom@ucanr.edu or (209) 966-2417. Learn more at www.YosemiteGatewayPBC.com and sign up for
updates at bit.ly/YGPBC_mail.

Funding and Support
Funding for this project is provided by the CAL FIRE’s Wildfire Prevention Grants Program as part of the
California Climate Investments Program.

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