Join Pepperwood’s Learn and Burn (LAB) Days — hands-on training events focused on prescribed fire and fire-resilient land management.

LAB days will be the 2nd Saturday and 3rd Thursday during November, December, January, February, March and . Sign-ups for LAB days will be opened the month prior to the event.

PURPOSE

LAB Days provide regularly scheduled opportunities for community members to learn how fire can be used as a safe and effective stewardship tool.

While opportunities through the Good Fire Alliance often arise last minute, LAB Days are designed to offer consistent training. Sessions build participants’ comfort with fire, provide hands-on practice, and foster shared learning with experienced fire practitioners.

To emphasize the learning component, each Thursday we’ll be joined by a guest speaker who will lead a discussion on their area of expertise related to fire.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Activities depend on weather, fuel conditions, staffing, and current stewardship needs. Activities may include:

• Pile burning
• Jackpot burning
• Broadcast burning
• Pile burn restoration
• Fire ecology walks and talks

SCHEDULE

When: 3rd Thursdays + 2nd Saturdays, November–April 

Time: Typically 9am–4pm, with slight variations depending on task/weather

Where: Primarily at Pepperwood Preserve
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd., Santa Rosa, CA

WHO CAN JOIN

Anyone is welcome. However, these days require physical exertion and may require walking up to 3 miles on steep slopes while carrying a tool. Please be honest with yourself about your ability.

PARTICIPATION DETAILS

• You may sign up for multiple LAB days.
• An email with details, preparation, and gear reminders will be sent the week of your chosen LAB day.
• If an event is full, you may join the waitlist.

WHAT TO BRING

• Boots with at least 6” ankle support
• Long-sleeve shirt and pants made of natural materials (cotton preferred)
• Hat
• Leather gloves
• Eye protection (sunglasses work)
• Plenty of water
• Lunch