# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gilpin County Pile Build Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn to build slash piles as a way to mitigate wildfire risk to your home and community, while restoring forest health.About this EventJoin The Ember Alliance, Timberline Fire, and Clear Creek Watershed & Forest Health Partnership for a pile build workshop!About: This workshop is for community members in Gilpin County, CO who are interested in using pile building and burning as a method to mitigate wildfire risk and improve forest health in their communities. At the workshop we will discuss fire ecology, wildfire mitigation, and you will get hands-on experience building slash piles. Forestry professionals and firefighters will be present to facilitate the workshop, so bring your questions about forest management, tree thinning, pile construction and pile burning! Please bring your own lunch as this will be an all-day event.Bring: water, lunch, work gloves, work boots, long sleeve shirt & pants for pile building, sunglasses, sunscreen, camp chair, and hard hat if you have one.Agenda:9:00 am – Meet at workshop site9:00 - 9:10 – Housekeeping and emergency procedures9:10 - 9:30 – Introductions from hosts & participants9:30 - 10:00 – Fire Ecology & Forest Health10:00 - 10:30 – Home Ignition Zone, Pile Burn Cooperatives & CO Certified Burner Program10:30 - 11:00 – How to build a slash pile & demo build11:00 - 11:30 – Pile burn requirements and permitting process in Gilpin County11:30 - 12:00 – Resources available to participants12:00 - 12:30 – Lunch12:30 - 2:30 – Pile building with workshop participants2:30 - 3:00 pm – Final questions & workshop conclusionQuestions?Email Kristin: kristin@emberalliance.orghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSsuoVGOaxQ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/black-hawk/gilpin-county-pile-build-workshop/100001991394867656 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: 75 Beaver Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Black Hawk - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: 75 Beaver Rd - **lat**: 39.8358242 - **long**: -105.4934547 - **full address**: 75 Beaver Rd, 75 Beaver Road, Black Hawk, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gilpin County Pile Build Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/39af38cb5bf8fae068abd069e9b7a64ed99cfea1b1836040f7ea218dc8946b12-rimg-w1200-h900-dc787562-gmir.jpg?v=1781139191 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gilpin County Pile Build Workshop being held? - **A:** Gilpin County Pile Build Workshop takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 75 Beaver Rd, 75 Beaver Road, Black Hawk, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Gilpin County Pile Build Workshop? - **A:** Gilpin County Pile Build Workshop is organized by The Ember Alliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Gilpin County Pile Build Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Black Hawk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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