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Several people in a grassy area set small prescribed fires with fire canisters.

University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Scheduled For Prescribed Fire

Chico State's Ecological Reserves are partnering with Terra Fuego and Cal Fire to conduct a prescribed burn on Tuesday.

Looking up from the ground, the sun's rays break through the forest's canopy.

University’s Ecological Reserves Receive Funding for Forest Therapy for Community Recovery Project

Chico State's Ecological Reserves have received funding through the North Valley Community Foundation and Butte Strong Fund for a pilot forest therapy project.

Students learning about fire management in a Conservation and Restoration class at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve in December, 2017. The BCCER has been awarded a pair of grants for fire mitigation and education.

University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Receives Two Cal Fire Grants for Fire Mitigation, Education

As a hub for innovative land management practices, California State University, Chico’s Ecological Reserves are committed to leading the way in fire mitigation and education.