Lorne Park Prairie will be closed to the public before and during a controlled burn that will take place sometime between mid-March and early May. Road access will be maintained, but space will be limited. The burn date will be confirmed 24 to 48 hours in advance.
Lorne Park Prairie is a park located in Mississauga, Ontario. It features a tallgrass prairie that’s home to many rare species and pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. It needs periodic fire to help regenerate prairie grasses and remove invasive woody plants.
Every few years, the City conducts controlled burns in early spring, when prairie grasses are dormant, to maintain the health of the prairie ecosystem. Lorne Park Prairie had its last controlled burn in April 2021. The next burn will take place in spring 2025.