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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Register once and join all year: LANDFIRE Office Hour Series: 2026!
A free one hour webinar from the Eastern Innovation Landscape Network, USDA Forest Service, the Southern Fire Exchange, and the University of Florida IFAS.
Hosted by the renowned UC Davis Air Quality Research Center (AQRC) and UC Davis Climate Adaptation Research Center (CARC), WiReS '26 serves as a dynamic platform for education, training, and national knowledge exchange. This cross-disciplinary gathering will tackle the major roadblocks to improving wildfire resilience in the built environment, drawing on state-of-the-art technologies, cutting-edge scientific developments, and best practices from around the world.
This webinar from the Texas Prescribed Fire Webinar Series will highlight case studies, discuss what worked (and what didn't), and how to apply those insights to future burns.
The Future of Forest Stewardship Workshop and National Forest Stewards Guild Gathering will take place September 15-17, 2026.
Join fire ecologist Susan Prichard for an online class exploring the role of fire in Western Washington landscapes. Drawing on years of research and field experience, Susan will trace how fire has shaped these ecosystems over millennia, the changes that have led to current conditions, and what we might expect in the years ahead.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
The 24th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference (BSSRC) is being hosted by the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment on behalf of the BSSRC Committee. The 24th BSSRC will be held at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center in Auburn, Alabama, March 22 – 25, 2027.
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.
