Home > Events > Reservations Required > Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Walk and Talk Upcoming Events « All Events Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Walk and Talk October 30, 202410:00 am - 12:00 pm « Old Growth Forest Hike Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Walk and Talk » Reservations Required Join THTLT and the St. Lawrence-Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management for the first of the season’s guided walks and tree surveys at Tug Hill State Forest/Inman Gulf (25841 NYS Route 177, Rodman, NY) on Wednesday, October 30th, 10:00 am – Noon and learn to recognize and report Hemlock Woolly Adelgid HWA (or the lack thereof) – an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. Registration is required. There is no fee to attend. The Eastern Hemlock is a key tree species found throughout Tug Hill that provides many benefits for people and nature. Detecting the presence of HWA early on provides enough time 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 smartphone through a free mobile application called iMapInvasives (a community science tool). This is the first of five public outings to be hosted by THTLT and SLELO PRISM from October 2024 through February 2025. Upcoming walks will take place on the Trenton Greenbelt Trails (Holland Patent), Salmon River Falls Unique Area (Richland), Great Bear Recreation Area (Fulton), and Forest Park (Camden). Located between Rodman and Barnes Corners, NY, the 12,242-acre Tug Hill State Forest includes trails along Inman Gulf on the northern edge of the property that provide spectacular vistas into the 200- 300+ – foot deep canyon. Designated trails are open for a variety of purposes year-round, including hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog-sledding, with forest roads open to snowmobiling. We will monitor weather right up to the morning of our walk. Light rain or snow will not hinder us, however we will contact all registrants to resched ule should the weather turn severe. Prior to attending, participants should follow these steps: Video Tutorial Make a Free iMapInvasives User Account Download the Free iMapInvasives Mobile App Register Here This event qualifies for the Tug Hill Winter Fun Challenge! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: October 30, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Category: Reservations Required
