Join guided hikes to learn how to survey for and report hemlock woolly adelgid – an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. The Eastern Hemlock is a key tree species found throughout the Tug Hill region that provides many benefits for people and nature. Detecting the presence of HWA early on enhances management efforts to protect infested trees and helps to stop the spread to new areas. Trainers will help participants learn how to identify the Eastern Hemlock, survey for HWA, and report observations using their smartphones through a free mobile application called iMapInvasives (a community science tool).

These walks are hosted by SLELO PRISM and the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust.

Prior to attending, participants should follow these steps:

• Video Tutorial 
• Make a Free iMapInvasives User Account 
• Download the Free iMapInvasives Mobile App 

Guided Walk and Talk Schedule: Registration is required to attend so we can communicate updates and logistics for the hikes.

Each walk begins at 10 AM and is aimed to end by 12:30 PM

• Forest Park, Camden- Thursday, February 9th (Alternate bad weather date 2/10) (Directions)REGISTRATION REQUIRED
• Salmon River Falls, Orwell- Thursday, March 16th (Alternate bad weather date  3/24) (Directions) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Previously Scheduled Walks 

• 11/18/22 Joseph Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (Directions) (CANCELED DUE TO BLIZZARD)
• 12/29/22 (12/30 Alternate Date) Salmon River Falls Unique Area (Directions) (CANCELED DUE TO NO REGISTRATIONS)
• 1/27/23  Trenton Greenbelt (Directions) (postponed from original 1/26 date due to weather). 
• 2/9/23 (2/10 Alternate Date) Forest Park (Directions)