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(Postponed) Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Walk & Talk
Help Protect Hemlock Trees
An invasive insect called Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) kills hemlock trees. Hemlocks are a key tree species and loss of hemlock populations would dramatically reduce the overall health of our forests and urban green spaces.
Help us track the spread and absence of this invasive forest pest via iMapInvasives
Join us for a Guided Walk and Learn How You Can Help
When: Friday, October 25th 3pm-5pm (WE HAVE POSTPONED THIS EVENT)
Where: Wachmastier Field Station located on County Rt. 27 in Canton, NY
We will meet at 2:50 pm at the Wachmastier Field Station and CARPOOL to the Pike Road entrance for a guided walk on the Kip Trail.
Please register online by clicking here
Talking Points:
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Impacts/Signs of Infestation
Hemlock Tree Identification & Ecology
How to Survey for HWA
How to Report Observations Using the iMapInvasives Mobile App (Please create an iMapInvasives user account and download the mobile app prior to attending)
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