PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – March 18, 2026 – The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises residents that the Maryland Forest Service will conduct controlled burns Wednesday, March 18, at Flag Ponds Nature Park, 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby.
The park will be closed to the public during the burns. Smoke will be visible in the immediate area of the burns and emergency vehicles and personnel will be stationed in the area. If necessary to complete the work, the controlled burn may continue Thursday, March 19.
Controlled burns help rejuvenate meadow vegetation by removing excessive thatch buildup, invasive plant species and stimulating germination of native season grasses.
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