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
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)
SLELO PRISM Partner Meeting Schedule: Our partners have decided to meet on a seasonal/quarterly basis. We will meet the third week of these months: January, April, July, and October alternating between Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting at 10 am.
If you want to receive partner meeting announcements please email rwilliams@tnc.org .
Save the Date for 2023 Partner Meetings:
Thursday, October 12th
Keewaydin State Park – Marina Pavilion, 10 am-12 pm 45165 State Route 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
The PRISM Network hosts a monthly Speaker Series on the last Wednesday of each month (except, July, August, and December).
View the Webinar Schedule & Access Recordings
iMapInvasives holds training webinars after the PRISM Speaker Series from 1 pm-2 pm. Visit the iMap website for details and to register.
View Events Pages of the PRISM Network