MENDOCINO CO., 11/29/24 – Want to help shape the future of forest health in northern Mendocino County? If so, consider volunteering with the Eel River Recovery Project.

The Humboldt County-based project is looking for volunteers to learn the skills of conducting a prescribed burn to clean fuels and reduce invasive species invasion as part of the multi-year Tenmile Creek Forest Health Project.

Volunteers will be trained in pile burning, brick firing and using a portable biochar stove – three important tools to help fire-prone areas return to health.

During the workshop, Will Emerson of the Northern Mendocino Ecosystem Recovery Alliance will guide volunteers in lighting, monitoring and extinguishing burn piles.

The free workshop will take place Dec. 7 north of Laytonville and is limited to 30 participants. Pre-registration is required by contacting Alicia Bales at Eel River Recovery Project at (916) 595-8724 or [email protected].