Join Palouse Land Trust and The Phoenix Conservancy for an exciting, fire-powered afternoon with a hands-on biochar demonstration near Idler’s Rest Nature Preserve. This collaborative event will highlight the role of biochar in soil health, carbon storage, and ecological restoration, while showcasing practical, small-scale production techniques in action.

The Phoenix Conservancy team will lead a Ring of Fire kiln burn, transforming woody material into biochar, a stable form of carbon that can improve soils, retain moisture, and support long-term land stewardship. It is a rare chance to watch the full process unfold, from active flame to finished material, and learn how this technique is being applied on the ground.

Expect an engaging afternoon of practical demonstration, conversation, and applied ecology with the people doing this work locally… or just come to watch some stuff burn!

When: 12:00–3:00 PM
The active burn begins around 1:00 PM. Come by anytime during the demonstration.

Where: Restful Lane near Idler’s Rest

• There is no parking at the burn site. Participants should meet Palouse Land Trust staff in the Idler’s Rest parking lot at 12:00 PM. From there, the group will walk together to the controlled burn site on Restful Lane.

• If you are hiking Penstemon Path…stop in and see what the smoke is about! (see map below for directions)

What to Expect:

• Live Ring of Fire kiln biochar burn demonstration

• Overview of biochar production and applications

• Discussion on soil health, restoration, and land stewardship

• Q&A with practitioners and partners

No registration required. Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the full burn.