Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 10 AM - Noon
Location: Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord, 18 Chapel Street, Springville, NY 14141
The eastern hemlock is a hugely important tree species that is threatened by the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an invasive, aphid-like insect. Slowing the spread of HWA is one of the best ways we can help preserve our hemlocks. Early detection of emerging infestations is a great way to do this, but we need volunteers like you to help! Join us to learn how to identify, survey for and report HWA!
This event will feature an indoor training where you'll learn about the ecological importance of hemlock trees and the threat by HWA, how to use the iMapInvasives app, winter safety tips and more! You will get an opportunity to adopt a location to survey this winter and then we will head outdoors to demonstrate and practice how to identify hemlocks, look for HWA infestations and make reports to iMapInvasives. This will include driving to a nearby location. Please be prepared to spend time outdoors with appropriate clothing and footwear.
To make the most out of the experience, we encourage you to download the
iMapInvasives app to your phone and make an account prior to the training (please see tutorial below). Please send your iMapInvasives Person # to Rachel Taylor, WNY PRISM's Community Science and Engagement Program Manager at
taylorrm@buffalostate.edu so that you can be added to our iMap Project prior to the training.
Registration is required by Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Please check your email the week of the event for more details. Attendance is limited to 30 people. If you are no longer able to attend, please contact WNY PRISM (see below) as soon as possible. An inclement weather date is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025; 10 AM - Noon. Registrants will be notified in advance of any changes via email.
This training is being held by WNY PRISM in partnership with the Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord and Grow With Springville.
