Posted on April 1, 2025
This week the Carol Stream Park District, along with Bedrock Earthscapes, have been conducting controlled burns at several park locations. Yesterday, 3/31, burns were conducted at Fountain View Recreation Center and Jan Smith, Slepicka and Tedrahn parks. Today, 4/1, burns are being conducted at McCaslin, Evergreen and Hampe parks.
A controlled burn, also known as a prescribed burn, is a planned fire intentionally set by trained professionals under specific weather and safety conditions. Its purpose is to manage natural landscapes, reduce the buildup of dead vegetation, control invasive species, promote the growth of native plants, and maintain the health of certain ecosystems.
Prescribed burns are carefully monitored and follow a burn plan that outlines when, where, and how the fire will be conducted to ensure it stays controlled and meets ecological or land management goals. In the Midwest, controlled burns are typically done in the early spring and late fall.
See short video at McCaslin Park.
