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Let's Talk About MOOP

9/23/2025

 
Hey burners! Let’s talk about MOOP!

MOOP stands for Matter Out Of Place. That usually means trash, but it can be anything–clothing items, jewelry, food scraps–if it isn’t present on land naturally, then it’s MOOP! A huge part of our job as Earth Guardians is ensuring that the MOOP burners drop doesn’t get left behind to trash the land and affect wildlife (and the llamas!). With just a little awareness, you can make less MOOP and help us keep our burn clear of trash!

Our biggest tips:
  • Come prepared to pack out your own trash. There are no trash cans on land, so show up with your own trash bags and have a plan to haul out what you brought in.
  • Reduce trash created on land by removing unnecessary packaging before you arrive. Think reusable containers, bulk boxes instead of individually-packaged snacks, etc. The less paper and plastic waste you bring in, the less you have to bring out!
  • Avoid wearing clothing/costumes that shed. Think sequins, feathers, rhinestones–anything small that can pop off unnoticed and become accidental MOOP.
  • If you see MOOP in the wild, please help out your burn! Pick it up (if it’s safe), and dispose of it in your camp trash. You might not notice a few extra pieces, but it can save us whole bags to haul out later.
  • If you see someone else drop MOOP, don’t be afraid to yell “MOOP” until they pick it up!

Overall, just hang onto as much of your trash as you can. We’re all stewards of the land, and it’s our goal as burners to ultimately LEAVE NO TRACE! Plus we want to make a good impression on our new hosts!

xoxo,
Earth Guardians ​
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Less Than a Month Away!

9/15/2025

 
Happy Monday, Myschievians! We're only a little over three weeks away so here's some info you may need:

REGISTRATION INFO
  • Every registration (except for DMV and Events) has been closed for at least a week at this point. If you needed to register your theme camp, RV or art project - you're too late!
  • DMV registration closes Sept 30th! 
  • You can register your events during this year's Mys using Tribal Cities! 

WORK AND BUILD WEEKENDS
  • We have two more land prep work weekends approaching. The last work weekend is ALL HANDS so come out and help get the land set up for our burn! More info here.
  • Two more META build weekends are coming up, too! The weekend of September 26-, we'll be transporting the pieces from the build site to the burn site so we'll definitely need folks to help out! More info here.

SURVIVAL GUIDE
  • Go read it! Get the info you need! New land = some new rules and hazards!

SITE OPS LOAD OUT/SET UP
  • Site Ops needs help with load out and set up on Wednesday 10/8. Go sign up for a shift at Tribal Cities by selecting Oct 8, then Site Ops, then signing up for the "Load Out - Pre Burn" shift.

RANGERS
  • We still need R12's and Khakis and Dirts! These are critical shifts that need to be filled! There will be training available on site and a virtual training before the burn if you need to renew yours. Go sign up for a shift at Tribal Cities by selecting the burn dates, then Ranger, then choose the ranger role you qualify for!
FIRE TEAM
  • Slots are still available for the hottest volunteer team at the burn! If you can lift a fire extinguisher and follow basic directions, you can join the team! Sign up for a shift at tribalcities.com by selecting the burn dates, then Fire, then choose the role and time you'd like to volunteer for!

Have a great week! <3

Second Round of Tickets and Other Reminders

9/3/2025

 
You guys. For real. Thank you. I mean it.

Thanks to so many Myschievians stepping up to volunteer, we are having a 
second round of tickets released this Friday, Sept 5, at noon. Set an alarm and get yours here. 


REMINDERS!
  • Art Grant Committee applications close this Sunday at midnight. Get yours in today to be a part of MAKING MORE ART HAPPEN! Learn more here.
  • There's another Land Prep work weekend this weekend at the new site. Sign up to play with chainsaws and pet llamas! Learn more here.
  • META Build Weekend #2 is this weekend, as well! Sharp objects, power tools, and lumber - oh my! Learn more here.

Fill those shifts! Register those things!

8/28/2025

 
As you know, Myschievia is powered entirely by volunteers - and we need your help. To safely make the burn happen, we have a minimum number of volunteer shifts that must be filled. We’re well below that threshold but after posting to every social we could think of yesterday, we had over 50 more volunteer shifts filled just overnight!

​Wa
y to step up, Myschievians! Keep 'em coming!

REMINDERS
  • Training on the Tribal Cities volunteer portal is tonight at 7pm in the Myschievia Discord Server - Tribal Cities Training Room channel!
  • Art grant applications close today! Get yours in before you lose the chance! Learn more here.
  • Theme camp registration closes Friday! If you don't want your theme camp to be stuck out in open camping, register it! Learn more here.
  • RV registration closes Friday! Let us know if you're brining your RV so we can know where to put you! Learn more here.
  • META build weekend #1 is this weekend! Sign up using the volunteer portal on Tribal Cities! Learn more here.

Volunteer Portal Training

8/27/2025

 
Hey leads!
Having trouble figuring out how to create and approve shifts in Tribal Cities?
WE GOT YOU!

Hey volunteers!
​Having trouble figuring out how to sign up and claim volunteer shifts? 
WE GOT YOU!

We're happy to announce Tribal Cities training!
Snookums will be waiting to answer all of your questions in the Tribal Cities Training Room in the Myschievia Discord Server every Thursday at 7pm CST for the next three weeks. 

To recap - 
What: Tribal Cities Volunteer Portal training sessions
When: Every Thursday through Sept 11th at 7pm CST
​Where: the Tribal Cities Training Room in the Myschievia Discord Server

It's Getting Closer!

8/26/2025

 
Myschievia is coming up quick! Don't forget to pay attention to registration dates so you don't miss out on getting your theme camp, RV, or art grant application in!

IMPORTANT DATES THIS WEEK:
  • Second round of ticket sales goes live this Friday at noon. More info.
  • Art grant applications close this Thursday at midnight. More Info.
  • Theme camp registration closes Friday at midnight. More Info.
  • RV registration closes Friday at midnight. More Info.

Calling All Mutant Vehicles!

8/21/2025

 
Bringing your art car to Myschievia? We can’t wait to see it!

The Department of Mutant Vehicles Registration is open from now until 9/30.
Make sure to register your art car by the deadline as there will be no on site registration.

Register here! 
Get more info here!


If you have questions, please reach out to DMV Lead Peach Rings via Discord or email!

Tribal Cities - Volunteer Portal

8/18/2025

 
New volunteer registration process just dropped!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Already signed up and wanna make sure yours were ported over?
Are you a lead and haven't been active on Discord so you have no idea what any of this means?
Hit the portal page for more information!

Still confused?
Hop in the Myschievia Discord server and comment in the app-chat channel! Click here to head to the server.

Make More Art Happen

8/15/2025

 
DO YOU WANT ART? THIS IS HOW WE GET ART!
  • Apply for an art grant to bring your projects to Myschievia this year!
  • Not bringing an art project but want to help make more art happen? Sign up for the Art Grant Committee and help throw money at the artists in our community!
You can learn more about both of these things here.

Not interested in making art or joining the committee but still want to make more art happen? Buy art tickets! They're literally available right now! Just click here and select art tickets!
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Volunteer Registration is Live!

8/13/2025

 
The Volunteer registration form and Shift sign-up sheet are open! Hop on over to the volunteer registration page to get started!

Perks of Volunteering
  • Volunteer for two shifts/6 hours and you get a guaranteed ticket available for next year (known as Volunteer Incentive Program or "VIP" tickets)!
  • Volunteer for 12 hours or more and you get $25 off of next year's ticket. This includes volunteering for work weekends, build weekends, any shift on site, or being in a position of leadership!
  • Meet new friends and learn new skills!
  • Get that sparkly feeling you get when you help out your community!

So, here's what you do:
1. Register using the Google Form 
2. Sign up for shifts by commenting on the spreadsheet
3. Make sure you sign-in at Volunteer HQ for your on-site shifts so you get credit for your hours
4. Show up and work your shift
5. Profit!


Now go grab your shifts!
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