Join us for one of our FREE phenology training opportunities coming up:

Phenology is the life cycle of an organism. Currently, little is known about hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) phenology across the landscape. A deeper understanding of the life cycle of HWA throughout New York State can tell us where and when to release biocontrol insects, where to monitor for biocontrol establishment, and allow us to track HWA response to different climate factors in the field.

In these trainings, join one of our experienced field technicians as we take you through the yearly phenology of hemlock woolly adelgid. Learn how to identify HWA in the field during any time of year, including just following their summer aestivation period. Learn about why it’s important to track the life cycle of HWA, and how you can help us find out more about HWA and hemlock conservation in your area. Please RSVP (unless otherwise noted) and direct any questions about the training to nd283@cornell.edu.

Training Information:

September 6, 12:00 pm.
Community Greenway Collaborative
37 Happy Valley Rd, Bearsville NY 12409

September 6, 3:00 pm.
Minnewaska State Park
5281 Route 44/55
Additional Information: On September 6^th, the west side of 44/55, from the town of Kerhonkson to the park entrance, will be closed, so you’ll only be able to get to  the park from the east side of 44/55, which goes through the town of Gardiner.  The recommend route is taking Route 87 south to New Paltz, then 299 west to Route 44/55.  From the east, the entrance of the park will be on the left side of the road, with a large main entrance sign that says ‘Minnewaska State Park Preserve’. The Nature Center is located at the top of the hill next to the Wildmere Parking Area and Lake Minnewaska.
* Let the gate-keeper at the front know that you are there to attend the NYS Hemlock Initiative Phenology Training

September 7, 11:00 am.
Tanglewood Nature Center
443 Coleman Ave, Elmira NY 14903

September 11, 12:00 pm.
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY 10458
RSVP: jarcate@nybg.org

In addition to the trainings we are offering, please consider attending the Save the Adirondack Hemlocks You Love workshop in Gloversville, NY on September 9, hosted at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts. You can learn more about this opportunity here.