On June 15 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm the SLA will host a 2.5 mile hike around Chamberlain Reynolds where LRCC member Emma Murray will teach about tree pathogens. We will cover topics like, decays, wilts, cankers, foliar pathogens and certain fungi. On the hike we will see examples of these pathogens in their natural environment, learn key characterictics, and how arborists can manage for them. If you have trees on your land that you think are diseased come with questions!
New Hampshire is the second most forested state in the nation, so undertanding pest and pathogens found in our forest is important in maintaing their health and beauty. You’ll learn that culling trees, creating boundaries and pruning at certain times are ways to manage pests along with being careful about where you source your firewood. This hike will also cover basics of tree ID as that is useful in determining host specific pathogens. Mainly this hike is about getting out in the woods and seeing the health not just the beauty. Come join us as we explore the world of disease pathology.
All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Bring summer hiking clothes: light layers, hiking boots, hat... ect. Also bring sunscreen and plenty of water.
Meet this week's guide
Hello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects.
Location
Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest, West Fire Road parking lot
Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest is located off of College Rd. in Center Harbor, NH. This 169-acre forest is owned by the New England Forestry Foundation and has approximately 5 miles of trails managed by the Squam Lakes Association.
SLA's Adventure Ecology trips
Throughout the year, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.
The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.
Lakes Region Conservation Corps
The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas
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