Wildflower Ridge Preserve Prescribed Burn
Help Restore the Land Through Fire
Join Bear Yuba Land Trust and First Rain Land Stewardship Services for a unique hands-on prescribed burn event to help restore an oak woodland at one of our most beautiful preserves. This project is focused on reducing wildfire risk, improving land management, and increasing community protection. If you have previous burn experience or are interested in learning about prescribed fire, we’d love to have you on the Burn Day team!
Please note, this burn is pending a favorable weather window and a successful test fire.
We’re looking for 20 volunteers to assist during the burn! We'll begin our day with a safety talk, then discuss expectations for the burn and roles and responsibilities for everyone, then do some final prep work before we ignite. We anticipate first ignitions to begin around 1:00 PM. Ignitions will be finished by 3pm, and mop up could take us until 5pm. Keep in mind that you can leave early if needed. We need your help, even if you can only spend a few hours volunteering.
What You’ll Do:
- Learn about fire’s role in healthy ecosystems
- Help maintain fire lines and watch for spot fires (no experience needed)
- Support on-the-ground restoration crews
- Help mop up the fire
What to Bring:
- Long sleeves, pants, gloves, boots (natural fibers preferred)
- Hand Tools (steel rake, McLeod, shovel, hoe)
- Water, lunch/snacks, and a spirit of stewardship
Additional tools, food, and drinks will be provided
Know & Go:
When: Saturday, November 1st from 10 AM - 5 PM. We need your help, even if you can only spend a few hours volunteering.
Meeting Location: Wildflower Ridge Preserve, Grass Valley CA 95945. Located between Twin Cities Church and A to Z Supply. Look for the BYLT Canopy.
Parking Options: Twin Cities Church, A to Z trailhead parking lot, or gravel turnouts along Ridge Road.
To Sign Up:
- If you're a new volunteer, please fill out the BYLT Volunteer Liability Waiver: https://forms.gle/4mmLWdzgBEBVWcCJ7
- Find the "Sign Up" button below!
If you have any questions, please email Jason at jason@bylt.org or call (530) 272-5994 x209
Saturday 11/1/2025 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM