Calendar of Events
See below for a list of our upcoming events, as well as events hosted by other organizations that might be of interest to the wildland fire science community. If you would like to add an event to this page, please fill out this form. Email any questions to office@fireecology.net.
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Disturbance is a new interdisciplinary project by The Paseo Project, Del Fuego, and the Forest Stewards Guild, that brings artists, scientists, and community members together to examine wildfire as both a destabilizing force and a generative ecological process. With The PASEO Biennial returning in 2027, Disturbance unfolds as this year’s program of research, creation, and public engagement, culminating in a community exhibition opening August 28, 2026, and continuing through the fall.
Register once and join all year: LANDFIRE Office Hour Series: 2026!
Join SAF in Tacoma, Washington, October 6-9, for their annual national convention, themed "Rooted Future: Growing in a Dynamic World." This event will bring together foresters, researchers, and policymakers to reflect on the rich history of forestry, share current advancements, and look ahead to the future of sustainable forest management.
This webinar provides an overview of Behave7 and explores the Surface module and calculators. It is designed for all users, regardless of their prior Behave experience.
Join the Oak Woodlands and Forests Fire Consortium for their Fall 2026 Webinar Series!
This webinar focuses on the Surface & Crown, Surface & Mortality, and Surface & Contain modules for prescribed fire plan development. It is designed for RXB1s, RXB2s, trainees, and anyone who assists with burn plans. Please note that we will not cover the Surface module; if you need that overview, please attend the Introduction to Behave7 webinar.
Fire festivals are emerging as an innovative way to connect communities with prescribed fire through hands-on learning, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. This webinar will explore how fire festivals can increase public understanding of prescribed fire, build trust, strengthen partnerships, and foster community support. Presenters will share a national perspective on the growth of fire festivals, followed by a local case study highlighting lessons learned from planning and hosting a successful event.
This fall 2026 Yale Forest Forum speaker series will explore the opportunities, challenges, and pathways that exist and are emerging in forestry innovation.
The 14th Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium will take place October 13-16, 2026 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
The New Mexico Wildland Urban Fire Summit will be held October 14-16, 2026 in Silver City, New Mexico.
The 7th annual RMWSS will be held October 15-16, 2026, at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Glendale Campus in Denver, Colorado.
Wildland Fire Canada Conference 2026 and Canadian Smoke Forum will take place October 19-23, 2026 in Sasktoon, Saskatchewan.
Restoring the West 2026: Bridging Science and Practice will take place on the Utah State University campus in Logan, UT October 22-23, 2026.
The conference Forest Fire Ecology and Restoration Strategies in Mountain Regions will bring together researchers, practitioners, land managers, and conservation specialists working on wildfire ecology, fire-risk management, air quality, ecological restoration, and biodiversity conservation in mountain environments.
The Michigan Prescribed Fire Council and Matthaei Botanical Gardens are teaming up to launch Michigan’s first Prescribed Fire Festival on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The Longleaf Alliance invites you to join the 16th Biennial Longleaf Conference on October 27-30, 2026.
Register once and join all year: LANDFIRE Office Hour Series: 2026!
This fall 2026 Yale Forest Forum speaker series will explore the opportunities, challenges, and pathways that exist and are emerging in forestry innovation.
The 10th International Conference on Forest Fire Research will take place in Coimbra, Portugal from October 31-November 6, 2026.
FUSEE, in collaboration with Wellspring Spa and FireUp, are offering this mindfulness-based retreat for wildland firefighters as a way to give back to these communities and to support first responders.
Join the Oak Woodlands and Forests Fire Consortium for their Fall 2026 Webinar Series!
Register once and join all year: LANDFIRE Office Hour Series: 2026!
The UK Wildfire Conference returns as a key biennial event for wildfire professionals. Wildfire2026’s theme, “New Perspectives — Shared Solutions,” highlights collaboration and innovation in wildfire management. Attendees will gain insights from expert-led keynote sessions promoting shared learning.
Join the Oak Woodlands and Forests Fire Consortium for their Fall 2026 Webinar Series!
The Partners in Community Forestry Conference will be held November 16-19, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Join the Oak Woodlands and Forests Fire Consortium for their Fall 2026 Webinar Series!
The 2026 Arizona Tribal Wildland Fire Summit is building off years of engagement with Tribes in Arizona and across the Southwest. We expect 150 people from Tribes, Tribal institutions and businesses, non-governmental organizations, private industry, and federal, state, and local governments.
Join the Oak Woodlands and Forests Fire Consortium for their Fall 2026 Webinar Series!
Register once and join all year: LANDFIRE Office Hour Series: 2026!
Join the Association for Fire Ecology, UC ANR Fire Network, California Fire Science Consortium, Northern California Prescribed Fire Council, Tall Timbers Research Station, and University of Nevada Extension/Living With Fire in San Diego December 7-11, 2026 for the Beneficial Fire Summit!
Join the Oak Woodlands and Forests Fire Consortium for their Fall 2026 Webinar Series!
Join the Oak Woodlands and Forests Fire Consortium for their Fall 2026 Webinar Series!
A free one hour webinar from Missouri University of Science and Technology, the Southern Fire Exchange, University of Florida IFAS, and the Joint Fire Science Program.
The National Native Seed Conference is an annual gathering that connects research, industry, land management, and restoration professionals dedicated to strengthening the native seed supply network. The 2027 National Native Seed Conference will be held March 1-4, 2027 in Portland, Oregon.
AFE’s journal, Fire Ecology, publishes peer-reviewed articles on all ecological and management aspects relating to wildland fire. Freely access journal articles and get details about submitting a manuscript.
