Published on Oct 3, 2014
Adding fuel to the fire: Sometimes straw needs to be added for a good prescribed burn as seen in this relatively young prairie restoration project at Eureka College
April 12, 2014 — JoyPublished on Apr 11, 2014 | Prairie Restoration Project: Prairie Burn. Dr. Renee Mullen, Professor Rhea Edge and Dr. Dale Birkenholz (ISU Professor Emeritus) supervise students burning a patch of prairie located on the campus of Eureka College.
“Leaning man” controlled fire/prescribed burn sign now available
December 21, 2013 — Joy
Inspired by a concept suggested by Bob Ahrenhoerster, environmental educator and operator of Prairie Seed Source, our man leaning on a rake sign lets others know everything is under control. Those of us who conduct prescribed burns know that neighbors and passersby can be alarmed and confused by vegetation fires. Post one or more of these signs near the roadside on the day of your burn to calm and educate the public.
The design is printed on both sides of weather-resistant (but not fire-resistant!) corrugated plastic, the sort of yard sign you may have seen used by real estate companies or political candidates. It can be ordered in 18″x12″ or 24″x18″ sizes from this link to our Zazzle store. (Note: A wire-leg stand is offered as an option. Click on “Add Yard Sign Frame” if you want this extra.) [This design is also offered at CafePress in a soft-vinyl, roll-up format in a 22″x15″ size.]
Postponing a prescribed burn plan will result in damaging uncontrolled fires
April 26, 2012 — JoyPublished on Apr 24, 2012 by LIPineBarrensSociety | Watch LIPBS Executive Director Richard Amper discuss the need for prescribed burns in the Pine Barrens.
Technical college wildland firefighters shown conducting a prescribed burn of Gottfried Prairie
April 17, 2012 — JoyPublished on Apr 8, 2012 by btkolstad | Students from the Fox Valley Technical College Wildland Firefighter Program assist with a prescribed burn at the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum on Friday, April 6, 2012. Ten acres were burned to promote the growth of native prairie plant species. The Gottfried Prairie is made up of 42 acres of restored prairie located on the UW-Fond du Lac campus.
