Into the Black – Bald Hill Farm Controlled Burn Tour

Take a walk into the black with Greenbelt Land Trust staff to tour recently burned restored prairie at Bald Hill Farm.

We will discuss why land managers in the Willamette Valley use good fire to manage grassland and oak habitats and how fire helps these habitats thrive, as well as give you a glimpse into the planning, resources, and partnerships necessary to carry out an ecological burn near an urban area. We will tour several of the recently burned units for a close up look at how a fire adapted habitat welcomes and responds to fire.

This walk will be up to 1.5 miles on a gravel road and mowed and burned grasslands, with some mild to moderate elevation gain, on mostly flat but often uneven ground. Restrooms are available at the beginning and end of the walk.

If you are allergic to stinging insects, please let us know and bring your epi-pen. Dress for the weather. Long pants and closed toed footwear is strongly encouraged. No pets, please.