Help us monitor the health of our Eastern Hemlock forests!

Eastern hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Join Williamstown Rural Lands as we survey hemlock health on local public properties. No experience necessary – we will provide training to join the project.

Learn to:

• Identify Eastern Hemlocks and about their role in the ecosystem

• Identify common Eastern Hemlock pests

• Survey for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid to join this regional monitoring initiative!

For more information, check out the New York State Hemlock Initiative who are extending their reach into Massachusetts with us!

The Williamstown Hemlock Monitoring Group will meet monthly to train new volunteers and monitor properties together along with having optional independent monitoring assignments. There will be a break between end of April and beginning of June to avoiding dispersing Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.

For general or accessibility questions, email: programs@rurallands.org.

To sign up and learn more go to: https://rurallands.org/events/