Biochar Demonstration – Kaplan’s Woods, Owatonna, MN

Please join us! Great River Greening will demonstrate the use of biochar kilns for converting waste wood into soil enriching biochar as a cleaner burning, alternative to open pile burning. GRG staff will be onsite operating an Oregon & Ring of Fire biochar kiln.

Schedule

11:00a - 11:15a: Observe Ignition

11:15a - 12:45p: Proper feeding of waste wood.

12:45p -1:00p: Kiln quench, biochar assessment, uses, etc.

This event is open to all. Come for all or part of the demonstration. Please register so we can communicate changes.

Location Coordinates: 44.065915, -93.241909

Please note: The schedule may be subject to changes due to weather conditions. Registrants will be notified about any changes as the event approaches.

Who Should Attend?

Natural System Managers, Conservation Professionals, Fire Professionals, Foresters, Conservation Service Providers, Agricultural Producers and Gardeners.

Day of: Please arrive promptly, allowing time for parking and a short walk.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Release of Liability: All attendees at Great River Greening events release Great River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from participation to the extent such liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.

Questions? Contact: Todd Rexine, Conservation Director trexine@greatrivergreening.org

(651) 272.3992

Learn more about Great River Greening at www.greatrivergreening.org

This event is possible thanks to our funders and partners:

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 

City of Owatonna