Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Workshop: Saturday, October 13th 11am-4pm at the Sullivan Free Library located at 101 Falls Blvd, Chittenango, NY 13037. Hosted by the New York State Hemlock Initiative. Free & open to the public. A multi-part presentation including volunteer opportunities and a field survey session.  For more details and to register to visit the NYSHI Event Page  or email Steve Kinne  at 2hike@yahoo.com .

Join us in Chittenango for a presentation about hemlock woolly adelgid and how you can help slow the spread of this invasive pest near you. Caroline Marschner from NYSHI and Steve Kinne, Master Forest Owner volunteer, will present. This is a critical area where infestation is spreading, so find out more on 10/13!

This is a two part presentation, and you may come to just the 1st part or attend both the 1st and 2nd parts. Find the full agenda on the NYSHI  Facebook event page, or continue reading below. We hope to see you there!

Agenda:

Part 1

Open to the general public and specifically targeting landowners and outdoor enthusiasts (such as hikers, snowshoe enthusiasts, XC skiers, birders, fishermen, etc.). RSVP encouraged.

11:00-12:00: Caroline will present an overview of this invasive insect, the specific threat to NYS Hemlock stands, the potential impact on the entire ecosystem of losing this foundational tree species, and the importance of early detection

12:00-12:15: Steve will discuss the potential Role of Citizen Scientist volunteers in early detection. He has been doing Hemlock stand surveys in the Tioughnioga WMA and Stoney Pond SF over the past two winters and will discuss the goal of building a team of trained volunteers to continue doing these surveys and expanding to other locations. He will also discuss the “physical requirements” for volunteers accomplishing these surveys

12:15-1:15: End of morning session and/or lunch break for volunteers

Part 2

Open to those already registered with Steve as volunteers to do Hemlock stand surveys here in the CNY area, and to any folks from the morning session who decide to become volunteers and stay for additional training. Sign-up Required.

1:15-2:00: Further HWA indoor training and demonstrations

2:00-2:30: Drive to Tioughnioga WMA field site (approx. 2 miles east of New Woodstock, NY on Damon Rd)

2:30-4:00: Hemlock stand survey training

RSVP for Presentation – please email Steve at at2hike@yahoo.com and let him know how many will be attending Sign-up for Volunteer Training session: also email Steve at at2hike@yahoo.com … he will provide further details on requirements, training, lunch, directions to site, dress for field, etc. and answer any questions

Note: Steve is out of state for much of Sept and so will not be able to respond to emails until his return