# Event Details - **Event Name**: CPPFE Prairie Fire Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Our 2nd annual Prairie Fire Summit is in Winnipeg this year, gathering prescribed fire professionals from across the Prairies.About this EventThe CPPFE is thrilled to announce our 2nd annual Prairie Fire Summit on March 18, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canada’s “Gateway of the West”.This year’s summit is hosted in Manitoba, a province where:Agencies and landowners are actively putting fire on the groundCanada’s first prescribed burn association was formedWe’re proud to host the event at the brand new FortWhyte Alive Buffalo Crossing Building, Manitoba’s most sustainable and energy-efficient building. Read more about our hosting venue here.The Prairie Fire Summit brings together prescribed fire practitioners and stakeholders from across the Prairies, including:Landowners and ranchersResearchers and academicsStudentsIndigenous groupsConservation organizationsGovernment agenciesTogether, we’ll explore how prescribed fire is being used today — and how we can continue expanding fire programs across the region.Our keynote speaker is the brilliant Sam Fuhlendorf - professor in natural resource management and ecology at Oklahoma State University.His expertise is in conserving grasslands with fire ecology and wildlife conservation, and he will be presenting on the pyric-herbivory and patch-burn grazing. We’re so honoured to welcome him into Canada to attend this Summit.The day will feature presentations and a panel discussion on a range of prescribed fire-related topics, including Jonathan Eerkes, the national fire program manager for Phaesents Forever.A full agenda, including further speakers and presentation topics will be announced soon!Confirmed speakers:Sam Fuhlendorf - Oklahoma State UniversityJonathan Eerkes - Phaesents ForeverLaura Reeves & Dan Rapinda - Stuartburn Prescribed Burn AssociationEric Lamb - University of SaskatchewanJohn Morgan - Prairie HabitatsKen Morrice - Association of Manitoba Community PasturesPaul Mutch - City of WinnipegThe event runs from 10am-4pm with lunch and refreshments provided. A post-event social will also be held afterwards - venue information to be announced soon.We are proud to be hosting this event with in-kind support from the following organizations:Association of Manitoba Community PasturesNature Conservancy of Canada - ManitobaManitoba Habitat ConservancyMeewasin Valley AuthoritySkinner Native SeedsStuartburn Prescribed Burn AssociationWe also thank the Weston Family Prairie Grasslands Initiative for funding this event.?Program Highlights:Presentations on a wide range of prescribed fire-related topicsA panel discussion on a "hot" topic in prescribed fireInsights from practitioners working across the PrairiesNetworking opportunities? Inclusions & Exclusions ?Your registration includes:Full-day access to the summit, including all presentationsLunch and refreshmentsNetworking opportunities with fire practitioners from across the PrairiesRegistration does NOT include:Accomodation and transporation costs (see FAQ below)Meals and drinks at the post-event social?️Registration cut-off:The last day to register for the summit is March 9, 2026. Please reach us at cppfe@meewasin.com if you need any accomodations.?Cancellation & Refunds:Our refund policy is as follows:Before March 1: 100% refundableBetween March 1-9: 50% refundableAfter March 9 (registration cut-off): Non-refundableIf you'd like to request a refund, please contact us at cppfe@meewasin.com.?Fees:Registration is $50 plus tax.If cost is a barrier to attending the Prairie Fire Summit, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to discuss alternative rates or registration options.For tax-exempt employees, please reach out to us so we can create an invoice for you. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winnipeg/cppfe-prairie-fire-summit/100001978654890040 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcppfe-prairie-fire-summit-tickets-1978654890040 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 52.5, max: 52.5, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Winnipeg - **state**: MB - **country**: Canada - **location**: FortWhyte Alive Buffalo Crossing Building - **lat**: 49.8165087 - **long**: -97.2185726 - **full address**: FortWhyte Alive Buffalo Crossing Building, 2505 McGillivray Boulevard, Winnipeg, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange (https://allevents.in/org/canadian-prairies-prescribed-fire-exchange/27497125) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d90f431b2f0cd416ce03a4c0e6d247336ee3c5d7ae9970862383dcc36997c9f6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf05f2e-gmir.jpg?v=1771701419 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f44190e8031c02cae1f29c82dd1f4b91bfb5bdb4bcd7ac4fa4e428f0ec6d2b58-rimg-w400-h400-dcf7a71c-gmir.jpg?v=1771701418 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** FortWhyte Alive Buffalo Crossing Building, 2505 McGillivray Boulevard, Winnipeg, Canada - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 52.5 up to 52.5 CAD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about CPPFE Prairie Fire Summit ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "CPPFE Prairie Fire Summit", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d90f431b2f0cd416ce03a4c0e6d247336ee3c5d7ae9970862383dcc36997c9f6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf05f2e-gmir.jpg?v=1771701419", "startDate": "2026-03-18", "endDate": "2026-03-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/winnipeg/cppfe-prairie-fire-summit/100001978654890040", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "FortWhyte Alive Buffalo Crossing Building", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2505 McGillivray Boulevard", "postalCode": "R3Y 1S9", "addressLocality": "Winnipeg", "addressRegion": "MB", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "49.8165087", "longitude": "-97.2185726" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Our 2nd annual Prairie Fire Summit is in Winnipeg this year, gathering prescribed fire professionals from across the Prairies.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-18", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "lowPrice": "52.50", "highPrice": "52.50", "price": "52.50", "url": "https://allevents.in/winnipeg/cppfe-prairie-fire-summit/100001978654890040" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/winnipeg/cppfe-prairie-fire-summit/100001978654890040", "price": "52.50", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/canadian-prairies-prescribed-fire-exchange/27497125", "description": "Knowledge sharing and training around the use of prescribed fire as a conservation management tool." } ] } ] ```