Forest Health Walk: Spotting Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

  

Join us on Friday, March 6th, at 10:30 a.m. for a Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Hike with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP)

  

Join Champlain Area Trails (CATS) and the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) for a hands-on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) educational hike and Forest Pest Hunter survey training on the scenic Black Kettle Trail in Essex, NY.

  

Get outside and make a difference! This 2-mile, moderate outing is the perfect way to explore the beauty of our local trails while learning how to spot and report invasive pests that threaten the Adirondacks. We’ll teach you how to identify hemlocks and signs of HWA, and show you how to use the iMapInvasives app to contribute valuable data for conservation.

Be Mindful: Cook Road is not maintained in the Winter. Park near the Cook and Leaning Road intersection by Black Kettle Farm.

  

WHAT TO BRING:

-Winter traction: Such as microspikes or snowshoes (contact Samantha if needed) 

- Hydration: Don’t forget to bring water!

- Snacks: Pack some snacks for energy during the hike.

- Clothing: Dress for cold weather in layers and footwear that can get wet. 

  

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

To participate, please register by using APPIPS registration link here.

  

Waiver:

​Click here to complete our waiver.

  

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