Announcement: Planned Burn

A planned burn of the Coneflower Prairie on the west edge of the Linnaeus Arboretum is tentatively planned for Tuesday, May 6 depending on favorable weather conditions. The burn will begin at approximately noon and will end by late afternoon or early evening. Highly-trained Minnesota DNR staff will lead Gustavus staff and other experts in conducting this burn, which has been approved by the St. Peter Fire Department, St. Peter Policy, and the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office. Depending on wind conditions, you may notice smoke drifting through campus. If you have questions you can call the Linnaeus Arboretum Hotline at 933-6184.