April 14th - 24th, 2026 at the Niobrara Valley Preserve in Johnstown, NE

This objective of this two-week TREX program is to facilitate peer-to-peer, experiential learning for Indigenous fire practitioners, prescribed fire professionals, and others interested in advancing their understanding of intentional, prescribed fire use to restore and steward fire-adapted ecosystems. Participants will learn, practice, and share knowledge, skills, and experiences in a unique, safe, hands-on training environment focused on the ecological, cultural, social, communications, monitoring, and operational dimensions of planning and implementing prescribed fire.

There is no cost for attending the TREX. Housing and food will be provided, but participants' home units are expected to cover time and travel costs. Financial assistance is available upon request to Brandon Cobb at brandon.cobb@tnc.org.

The application closes January 31, 2026. Space and training roles are limited. Successful applicants for Buffalo TREX will be notified in February. More information about the TREX program can be found at https://firenetworks.org.