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.
A couple ways you can help are volunteering to survey trees, supporting conservation efforts directly at New York State Hemlock Initiative or with a purchase of my hand-made earrings featuring the unique & tiny cone of the Eastern Hemlock.
Art
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.
Drawings
Mary Hannah Parkman
Mt Hope Hemlocks, 2023 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
Winter Light, 2024 Charcoal on paper (9 in x 12 in)
Volunteer
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.