Photo: Brian Maley

TIME

9:00—11:00 AM

LOCATION

Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve—town of Dryden, Tompkins County

REGISTRATION

Registration is required and this trip is limited to 20 people. Click here to register.

DESCRIPTION

Join Nick Dietschler, local researcher for the New York State Hemlock Initiative, for a walk that will focus on tree identification and forest ecology. Nick will discuss identification, forest health, the complex interactions between flora and fauna, and the threats from invasive species such as the hemlock woolly adelgid. Please come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and terrain.

DIRECTIONS

From Ithaca, follow Ellis Hollow Road 2.5 miles past East Hill Shopping Plaza. Turn left on Genung Road, then right on Ellis Hollow Creek Road. Preserve entrance is located 0.2 miles past intersection, on left side of road.

POLICIES

Except in the case of extreme weather, walks go rain or shine. Please check this web page for updates.

Please no dogs.