Burns

Fire helps to maintain the prairie by reducing thatch, weeds, and undesirable woody vegetation.

2015 | 2008

2008 Prairie Burn

One-third of the prairie was burned in a controlled burn on April 16, 2008.

Main Burn Flames 6:35 pm, April 16, 2008

Burn Crew 1: Nicole, Karen and MDTC/Infobahn employee Melissa, April 16, 2008
Burn Crew 2: Dan and MDTC employee Jeff, April 16, 2008
Burn Crew 3, Josh and MDTC employee Jay with spray truck

2015 Prairie Burn

On the afternoon of March 27, 2015, Dan Moorehouse guided a controlled burn of the White Prairie.

Firesuits