精东影业protected prairie surrounding 精东影业 University鈥檚 Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Monday, April 23, at approximately 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.
精东影业city of Kent Fire Department will conduct the controlled burning of the prairie, which has been a yearly practice since 2004. 精东影业prairie burn on April 23 is dependent on the weather and the Kent Fire Department not being called to an emergency.
精东影业burning of the prairie helps control the spread of invasive plants, puts nutrients back into the soil and encourages diversity of plants.
鈥 精东影业blackened ground allows the sun to warm the soil, stimulating the grasses to grow,鈥 said Heather White, grounds manager at 精东影业鈥檚 University Facilities Management. 鈥 精东影业prairie contributes to sustainability on campus because it is a low-maintenance landscape that saves the university from having to spend money on lawn fertilization, weed control and mowing an additional 10 acres.鈥
Watch a video of the 2016 prairie burn:
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Media Contacts:
Heather White, hwhite1@kent.edu, 330-672-0817
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595