ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Bluefield Ranch Preserve will close Tuesday, Sept. 23, through Thursday, Sept. 25, for a prescribed burn conducted by the county’s Environmental Resources Department. The preserve is scheduled to reopen Friday, Sept. 26.
The burn, covering about 150 acres, will be carried out in partnership with newly hired firefighters from the St. Lucie County Fire District as part of their training.
Located at 30501 Bluefield Road near the Okeechobee County line, Bluefield Ranch Preserve spans 3,285 acres and features 20 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding…