What's Your Nature?

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St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Invasive Species management (SLELO PRISM) and Cornell University

Calling all Hikers-Protect Your Hemlocks

Event description

Thursday, October 29th, 1 pm-2 pm EST
Register: https://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrf-CoqD8qE9SRw3Jpew8hsRkVNCIc2x…

You can help protect the hemlock tree in your region by learning how to recognize hemlock woolly adelgid and report it. Join this webinar to get involved in early detection efforts in your region and beyond and learn of beautiful trails to hike in search of HWA through an interactive story map.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Walk & Talk

Event date and time
February 10, 2020 - 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Event description

Join local conservationists for a guided walk and talk to learn how you can help protect hemlock trees from an invasive forest pest called hemlock woolly adelgid. We will meet at the Wachtmeister Field Station located on County Rt. 27 in Canton, NY and carpool to Pike Road to the Kip Trailhead.

Emerald Ash Borer Workshop on Wellesley Island

Event date and time
July 15, 2016 - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Event description

Come to beautiful Wellesley Island State Park on July 15 and learn more about a small beetle that is about to make a big impact on your life. The emerald ash borer, or EAB, known to fly 2-4 miles a season, is only a mile away from St. Lawrence County, just across the river from Massena, Ogdensburg, Waddington and Hammond. It will soon be in your community, so find out how to prepare for it, including how to potentially save some of your ash trees. The event is free and open to the public.