Prairie burns will be done soon

Photo courtesy of Ellen MacDonald

Prescribed prairie burns will take place soon on the Decorah City Prairie as well as conservation easement land near Phelps Park. The burns will take place between now and May 16th.  Weather conditions are the major determination as to when the burns will take place.  If you would like a notification of the exact day and time of the burns, please call the Park and Rec. office at 382-4158 and leave your phone number so you can be contacted when the exact date and time are determined.

Prescribed burns are an effective resource management tool utilized to discourage the growth of weeds and woody vegetation while promoting the growth of desired native vegetation in prairie restoration sites.