Prescribed burns are an integral part of natural areas conservation at the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum. We are seeking volunteers to participate in the burns. Training provides basic information about the use of prescribed fire as an ecological restoration tool and the basic volunteer duties. Volunteers on call for weekday afternoon burns (approximately 1-4 pm) during the spring and fall. A tour of past burn sites and hands-on demonstration provided, weather permitting. Preregistration required. 647-8528.