Update: Originally scheduled for April 28, the prairie burn has been moved up to April 25 at approximately 2 p.m. due to declining weather the rest of the week.
精东影业protected prairie surrounding 精东影业 University鈥檚 Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Thursday, April 28, at 1 p.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.
精东影业city of Kent Fire Department will conduct the burning of the prairie, which has been a yearly practice since 2004. Burning of the prairie on April 28 is dependent on the weather and the Kent Fire Department not being out on a run.
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 says 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