City of Detroit to Conduct Controlled Burns at Eliza Howell and Rouge Parks April 11
4/10/2012 - In an effort to eradicate several invasive plant species, the City of Detroit will conduct controlled burns at the Eliza Howell and Rouge parks on Wednesday, April 11.
The controlled burn will begin at 11 a.m. at Rouge Park, along the road on Outer Drive, south of Joy Rd. and north of Tireman. The controlled burn at Eliza Howell Park will begin around 1 p.m. In addition to eradicating invasive plant species, the burns will also activate/germinate the native plant seed bank that exists in the soil.