Marshalltown residents might see smoke and a fiery glow in the sky next week. The Marshall County Conservation will hold a scheduled controlled burn at Grimes Farm, with a date to be determined.
Naturalist Emma Bruck said the controlled burn is held annually, but this year’s is larger, covering seven acres, and will be held in the evening. Staff will also complete smaller burns in surrounding ditches as conditions allow.
“Controlled burns are an important management tool used to maintain healthy prairie ecosystems,” she said. “Fire helps remove invasive species, recycle ...