Home > Events > Reservations Required > How Can I Protect Hemlock Trees from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid? Upcoming Events « All Events This event has passed. How Can I Protect Hemlock Trees from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid? November 18, 202210:00 am - 12:00 pm « The Home-Scale Forest Garden -Author Presentation and Book Signing Murray Trail Winter Hike » Reservations Required THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE DUE TO PROBABILITY OF HEAVY SNOW AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled date. Apologies for any inconvenience. Join us for a guided walk at the James A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown (located in the Town of Rutland) and learn to recognize and report Hemlock Woolly Adelgid HWA (or the lack thereof) – an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. This is the first of multiple informational survey outings we’ll be holding in the Tug Hill region this winter. 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 first session will also be attended by WPBS Watertown, as the station is putting together a piece on SLELO PRISM’s training and monitoring program with partners. Attendees can opt out of being on camera if desired. Prior to attending, participants should follow these steps: Video Tutorial Make a Free iMapInvasives User Account Download the Free iMapInvasives Mobile App Register Here Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: November 18, 2022 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Category: Reservations Required Venue Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd. Watertown, NY 13601 + Google Map
