Gurnee park controlled burn

The Gurnee Park District will conduct a controlled burn of conservation areas at Hunt Club Park, 900 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Weather permitting, the burn will take place sometime between November 2015 and January 2016, possibly during the week of November 16, officials said in a news release. Such burn are used to control the growth of alien and exotic plants to make room for native plants. There is a minimal threat to wildlife or adjacent property. The burn is scheduled depending on proper environmental conditions such as wind direction and speed. The park district works closely to coordinate the burns with the Gurnee police and fire departments. To see a map of the park location visit http://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/parks. Any questions about the burn the burning program may be directed to Jeff Reinhard, superintendent of parks at (847) 599-3770.