Art & Conservation
Eastern Hemlock trees are near and dear to my heart. As a foundation species, Eastern Hemlocks are community builders, creating and supporting a unique eco-system that other species depend on for habitat, food and protection. I am continually inspired by the interconnectedness of nature.
Eastern Hemlock trees are under threat from a non-native invasive insect, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.
Join us for an upcoming conservation event at The Mount:
Little Cones for a Big Mission: Family-friendly cone collection event. Help us meet our goal of collecting 5 lbs!
The Mount Sunday, Sept. 27th 11am-12:30pm
https://edithwharton.org/event/collect-little-cones-for-a-big-mission/
Additional ways you can help the hemlocks are surveying your own trees & recording findings on inaturalist app or treesnap app, joining a survey group at Williamstown Rural Lands or The Mount (annual winter survey) or supporting conservation efforts directly at New York State Hemlock Initiative
Art
Pastel drawings of Eastern Hemlock forests in the Berkshires and scenes at The Mount. I attempt to capture the beauty and the unique light in the hemlock forest.
I have 8×10 prints of my original art work for sale in my online store and 5×7 greeting cards.
Mary Hannah Parkman
The Mount, 2025 Charcoal on paper (9 in x 12 in)
Hand-Made Jewelry
I collect fallen hemlock cones from the forest, bend & weave wire & thread to create unique jewelry to support Eastern Hemlock tree conservation. A project I call Forever Green For Evergreens.
*5% of the price of your earrings will go to the Williamstown Rural Lands to support their Hemlock Monitoring project.
Mary Hannah Parkman
Among the Hemlocks at The Mount 2025 Charcoal on paper (9 in x 12 in)
Mary Hannah Parkman
Italian Garden, The Mount 2025 Charcoal on paper (9 in x 12 in)
Mary Hannah Parkman
Ice Glen, 2024 Charcoal on paper (9 in x 12 in)
Mary Hannah Parkman
Mount Hope 2023 Charcoal on paper (9 in x 12 in)
Mary Hannah Parkman
Winter Light, 2024 Charcoal on paper (9 in x 12 in)
Volunteer
Little Cones for a Big Mission: Family friendly cone collection event at The Mount Sunday, Sept. 27th 11am-12:30pm. More info:
https://edithwharton.org/event/collect-little-cones-for-a-big-mission/
Learn to survey Eastern Hemlock trees for invasive pests. Download iNaturalist to start tracking your observations in the forest.
Join a group of community volunteers with Williamstown Rural Lands.
Learn
Learn about Eastern Hemlock trees, their nemesis - Hemlock Woolly Adelgid - and beneficial bugs at New York State Hemlock Initiative, a project of Cornell University.
If you are a landowner, check out the NYSHI comprehensive resource guide for land management.