2026 Buffalo Prescribed Fire Training Exchange
This two-week TREX program, hosted at the Niobrara Valley Preserve in Nebraska April 14th – 24th, 2026, is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer, experiential learning for Indigenous fire practitioners, prescribed fire professionals, and others interested in advancing their understanding of intentional, prescribed fire use to restore and steward fire-adapted ecosystems. Participants will learn, practice, and share knowledge, skills, stories, and experiences in a unique, safe, hands-on training environment focused on the ecological, cultural, social, communications, monitoring, and operational dimensions of planning and implementing prescribed fire.
There is no cost for attending the TREX. Housing and meals will be provided, but participants’ home units are expected to cover time and travel costs. Questions, including inquiry about financial assistance, which is available upon request, should be directed to Brandon Cobb, brandon.cobb@tnc.org.
The application period closes January 31st , and participants will be notified of their application status shortly after. Space and training roles are limited, so apply soon!
Please follow this link to apply: Niobrara Valley Preserve (NVP) 2026 Buffalo TREX (Fire Training Exchange) Application