This session introduces the Fire Ecology Learning Lab, an educational framework designed for anyone who works with youth or coordinates youth engagement initiatives and wants practical methods to teach fire ecology. The presentation is relevant for classroom teachers, non-formal educators, and youth program coordinators, as well as agency personnel, public information officers, outreach specialists, and natural resource professionals who conduct youth outreach, school visits, or community education. 

Session Topics: 

• Core concepts of fire ecology, historic fire regimes, and forest resilience 
• Interactive, field-tested activities adaptable for indoor and outdoor settings 
• Methods for translating regional fire research into youth curriculum and public outreach 
• Educational materials, lesson plans, and teaching tools available through the Fire Ecology Learning Lab

Click here for more information about the Fire Ecology Learning lab, from the Southwest Fire Science Consortium.

Participants do not need a background in formal education or specialized fire science. The session focuses on instructional tools, engagement strategies, and adaptable resources for diverse educational and agency settings.