A little rain (and snow) didn’t stop the burn

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Two big piles are burned to open up the corner that was planted to Austrian pines. That area will be mowed regularly to encourage grasses and other native plants.
Two big piles are burned to open up the corner that was planted to Austrian pines. That area will be mowed regularly to encourage grasses and other native plants.

Well, it rained during the night and into the morning, even turned to snow for a bit. But there was enough dry brush in the piles to get a hot fire going. The hot dogs and ‘smores were delicious. Overall a very successful day and good cheer all around!

One pile as it gets going from several different spots.
One pile as it gets going from several different spots.

Of course it was critical to have help! Thank you to all who came out to burn brush, Dick, Trish, Becky, Ann, Elisabeth, Darrell, Bob, Rod, Linda, John, Paul, Jerry, Harrison and his handy tractor!

There are still several brush piles to burn before that corner of the field can be reclaimed as grassland. Either we’ll plan another workday or burn those piecemeal during the winter. Be sure to join us next time!

A greatly diminished pile!
A greatly diminished pile!