OTTAWA CO., Mich. — A heads up - you may see some smoke coming from a few county parks in Ottawa County this weekend.
Parks & Recreation is planning some prescribed burns, weather dependent.
Friday, May 1 - Grand River Park
- Approx. 5 acres for grassland restoration
- Early afternoon
Saturday, May 2 - Sterns Creek South
- Approx. 5-10 acres for oak barrens restoration
- Late morning through mid-afternoon
Sunday, May 3 - Eastmanville Farm
- Approx. 10 acres for grassland restoration
- Early afternoon
Parks will remain open during the burns, but some trails may be temporarily closed. Parks & Recreation says if you notice smoke around these park locations during the scheduled burns, it is expected and does not need to be reported.
Prescribed burns help reduced woody plant growth, control invasive species, return nutrients to the soil, and promote native grasses and wildflowers that support wildlife and pollinators. It's often used to restore fire-dependent ecosystems, and make sure they don't become overgrown and lose biodiversity.
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