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Walk into Wildland Fire Exhibit


  • The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center 29270 County Highway G Ashland, WI, 54806 United States (map)

Experience wildland fire as it transforms a landscape, seen through the lens of a fireproof camera box.

  • Educational Panels about the history, practice and culture behind fire in land management

  • Screenings of "Oshkigin: Spirit of Fire" - An educational film about the history and cultural significance of fire among Great Lakes Anishinaabe people

  • Wednesday Lunch & Learn Speaker series - Bring your Lunch to hear about wildland fire research and management (Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00 at The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center)

Grand Opening - 10 am Friday, July 1st @ The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center (NGLVC)

For more information call NGLVC at 715-685-9983 or go online at Home (nglvc.org)

Earlier Event: June 12
Private Landowners and Prescribed Fire
Later Event: July 13
MPFC Election and Funding Meeting

SUBMIT EVENT OR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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