On-Site Biochar Demonstration at Westwood Hills Nature Center
Thu, Oct 30
|Westwood Hills Nature Center
See biochar in action! Join Great River Greening at Westwood Hills Nature Center for a live demonstration turning invasive buckthorn into biochar using flame-cap kilns. Learn step-by-step from experts and discover how biochar can support healthier ecosystems.
Time & Location
Oct 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, USA
About the event
Biochar Demonstration Event
Hosted by the City of St. Louis Park, Westwood Hills Nature Center, and Great River Greening
Join us for a hands-on Biochar Demonstration at Westwood Hills Nature Center. This event highlights how biochar can be created from invasive buckthorn using flame-cap kilns.
What to Expect:
Live Demonstration: Great River Greening (GRG) staff will operate two kilns—an Oregon kiln and a Ring of Fire kiln—to process buckthorn into biochar.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Participants will learn the full kiln process, from loading and ignition to quenching.
Expert Insights: GRG staff will be on site to answer questions and share information about biochar, its environmental benefits, and the science behind flame-cap technology.
Who Should Attend:
This demonstration is designed for natural resource professionals and fire professionals interested in practical biochar applications and land management strategies.
Important Note:The schedule is weather-dependent. Registrants will be notified in advance of any changes.
Schedule
1 hourOn-Site Biochar Demonstration at Westwood Hills Nature Center
Westwood Hills Nature CenterGreat River Greening