Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (CCE) is partnering with The New York State Hemlock

When: Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 10am-3pm

Where: Meet at Skaneateles Library, 49 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152. Group will carpool to Bahar Preserve & Carpenter’s Falls for afternoon session.

Who should join: Property owners, volunteers, stewards, lake and hemlock lovers, citizen scientists

What will be covered:

 HWA biology

 How to monitor and report infestations

 HWA management options for property owners

 Hemlocks in the watershed

 Guided hike to ID hemlocks and scout for HWA at Bahar Preserve

 Report sightings with iMapinvasives.org

**Please bring food/beverages and dress appropriately for the outdoor session**

This event is free and open to the public.

Pre-registration is requested. To pre-register or for more information please contact:

Shannon Fabiani

Water and Ecology Specialist, CCE

slf226@cornell.edu

315-424-9485 ext. 232

Why attend: HWA is a very small aphid-like insect that can kill hemlock trees within 4-12 years. HWA was discovered along Skaneateles Lake in 2014, and has been found spreading along the shoreline since. These hemlock forests are crucial for maintaining the water quality of Skaneateles Lake and the drinking water it provides.

This event is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Skaneateles Library.

Support for this workshop comes from the City of Syracuse, NYS Hemlock Initiative and Cornell University.