This is an educational workshop featuring Dr. Lee Klinger, author of Forged by Fire with representatives from local tribal associations. Topics covered include fire mimicry, cultural fire, lime-washing, effects of smoke on lichen and mosses, shell mittens and natural soil amendments, sudden oak death tree surgery and the indigenous scientific approach to fire mitigation and oak tree care. This training will include lecture and demonstration, with the goal of attendees gaining the ability to perform the oak care techniques independently.

 

The training will be located at Tapia State Park.

 

The training will begin Friday, October 24th at 9 am. If you are coming from out of the area, we recommend arriving in the area on Thursday, October 23rd. The training ends on Sunday, October 25th at 5 pm. 

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Applications are open until 11:59pm August 31st, 2025. Registration confirmation and payment ($50-150 sliding scale) will occur in September. Free entrance to all tribal members.

 

For any questions, please contact Danielle Picciano at danielle@smmfsc.org or 818-518-0454.