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​​May 8 & 9, 2019


FEATURED SPEAKER
Dr. Gerould Wilhelm

Director of Research at the Conservation Research Institute and co-author of "Flora of the Chicago Region: A Floristic and Ecological Synthesis"
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS 
Interested in presenting at the 2019 Illinois Prescribed Fire Council Symposium? Proposals are being accepted through January 31, 2019.  

AWARD RECIPIENTS

​SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

 
FIELD TRIPS
  • Orland Grasslands Land & Water Reserve
  • Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve
  • Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve​​
PROGRAM DATES
  • May 8, 2019      8 am - 4 pm
    Speaker Sessions
  • May 9, 2019      8 am – 12 noon
    Field trips to local fire management sites
LOCATION
Moraine Valley Community College
9000 College Pkwy,
Palos Hills, IL 60465
 

REGISTRATION
Registration Opens: August 31, 2018
Registration Deadline: April 24, 2019
View More Information or Register Online


Fee: $75/$85 at the door
Student Rate: $25/$35 at the door 
Exhibitor Table: $100** 

Walk-up registrations can be purchased at the door for an additional $10 fee, per ticket (see fee schedule above). Tickets purchased prior to the registration deadline will be charged at the discounted rate.

**Tabling options are available in the exhibitor hall for interested contractors or organizations for an additional $100.00 fee. This provides groups a forum for advertising services or causes relevant to the prescribed fire community in Illinois. Tables, chairs, and electricity are provided. Please note that registration for attendees is NOT included and must be purchased separately. 
LODGING
There are many hotel options located within 15 minutes of the venue, such as in nearby Tinley Park and Orland Park, just off the I-80 interstate.

Additionally, lodging is available at nearby camps:

Camp Bullfrog
9600 Wolf Road
Willow Springs, IL 60480

312.636.9785

Camp Sullivan
14630 Oak Park Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452

312.636.0041
Please call 855-YES-CAMP to reserve a site (let them you’re with the symposium). For More Information 
Download the Symposium Flyer
Any Questions? 
CFE credits will be available.
Mailing address:
8772 S. Lowden Road
​Franklin Grove, IL 61031
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