Eau Claire County is looking to mow its parks a lot less.
Parks managers say they are considering a plan to turn more green spaces in the county park system into ‘pollination zones.’ Parks manager Steve Plaza says county crews spend a lot of time mowing parks, bike baths, and boulevards. He said the county can save both time and money by mowing less. Plaza said allowing more parks to grow wild will be a win-win. He said it will save the county money, and give birds, bees, bugs, and other wildlife a chance to thrive in a new habitat.
