Mississauga Parks and Forestry

A controlled burn (known formally as a prescribed burn) was completed yesterday at the tallgrass prairie at Jack Darling Memorial Park. The following video offers a glimpse into the process as undertaken by trained professionals. Tallgrass prairies need periodic fire to regenerate and get rid of invasive woody plants. As such, controlled burns are a way to maintain the health of this rare ecosystem. A special thank you to residents for your patience and co-operation during th...is process and to Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services for being on site to ensure safety. For more information about the tallgrass prairie at Jack Darling Memorial Park, please visit mississauga.ca/jackdarlingburn.

#ICYMI A controlled burn is planned today at Jack Darling Memorial Park between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. We expect minimal smoke drift. However, should you see smoke in the vicinity of the park, please don’t panic. Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services will be on site to ensure safety.

REMINDER: Jack Darling Memorial Park will close tonight at 11 p.m. and will re-open following the controlled burn planned for its tallgrass prairie tomorrow evening. The park including the leash-free zone will be closed to the public during this time. mississauga.ca/jackdarlingburn

#ICYMI A controlled burn is planned today at Jack Darling Memorial Park between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. We expect minimal smoke drift. However, should you see smoke in the vicinity of the park, please don’t panic. Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services will be on site to ensure safety.

A controlled burn is tentatively scheduled to take place in the next week at the tallgrass prairie at Jack Darling Memorial Park. As soon as the date is confirmed, we will post an update. To learn more about the project and subscribe for news alerts, visit mississauga.ca/jackdarlingburn.

REMINDER: Jack Darling Memorial Park will close tonight at 11 p.m. and will re-open following the controlled burn planned for its tallgrass prairie tomorrow evening. The park including the leash-free zone will be closed to the public during this time. mississauga.ca/jackdarlingburn

A controlled (or prescribed) burn is planned soon for the tallgrass prairie at Jack Darling. Tallgrass prairies need periodic fire to regenerate and get rid of invasive woody plants. To learn more about the project and sign up for news alerts, visit mississauga.ca/jackdarlingburn.

UPDATE: Due to changing weather this weekend , the controlled burn is now expected to take place Monday, April 19 at the tallgrass prairie at Jack Darling Memorial Park. The park including the leash-free zone will close to the public Sunday at 11 p.m. and will re-open shortly after the burn is complete on Monday evening. To learn more and sign up for project updates, visit: mississauga.ca/jackdarlingburn

A controlled burn is tentatively scheduled to take place in the next week at the tallgrass prairie at Jack Darling Memorial Park. As soon as the date is confirmed, we will post an update. To learn more about the project and subscribe for news alerts, visit mississauga.ca/jackdarlingburn.

A controlled (or prescribed) burn is planned soon for the tallgrass prairie at Jack Darling. Tallgrass prairies need periodic fire to regenerate and get rid of invasive woody plants. To learn more about the project and sign up for news alerts, visit mississauga.ca/jackdarlingburn.

We’re excited for you to experience some winter fun soon on one of the 35 natural ice rinks located in Mississauga parks! Unfortunately, Mother Nature hasn’t cooperated so far this season. Once we have a few days of temperatures below freezing, our community volunteers will be able to prep the rinks for your enjoyment. For more information on the program including rink locations, visit https://mississauga.ca/events-and-attr//natural-ice-rinks/.

It's #BirdDay! Birdwatching or birding is a fun, year-round activity for all ages. You can do this from just about anywhere and it’s a perfect activity to try this winter while practising #physicaldistancing.

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Wishing you a safe and happy holiday from all of us at Mississauga Parks & Forestry.

Have your say! Help us recognize the Fantastic Trees of Mississauga. Take our online survey by Wednesday, January 6, 2021 to help us shape the future of the City's tree recognition program: bit.ly/3nm8L6Z

Forestry staff are hard at work addressing emergency calls due to yesterday’s wind storm. All regular service requests have been suspended until further notice. To report down trees on City of Mississauga - Municipal Government property including parks, please call 311 (905-615-4311 from outside Mississauga).

Did you plant a tree this year on your property in Mississauga? Don’t forget to register it on www.onemilliontrees.ca so that it counts towards our #1MillionTrees goal!

Percival Brooks answered the call to serve during the First World War. Hailing from Dixie, Brooks served in the 75th (Mississauga) Battalion and was killed in action on Sept. 30, 1918. Learn about his story and others at mississauga.ca/lestweforget. #WeRememberThem

#Mississauga’s beautiful parks and trails and the amenities that they offer would not be possible if not for the dedication and creativity of the City’s Park Planning and Park Development teams. On this World Town Planning Day, we’d like to say thanks for all they do! #WTPD2020

Nine Creeks Trail is a multi-use trail located along an east-west hydro corridor that offers active recreational opportunities for people and connections to other areas and trails. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3236LIj. #WTPD2020