All About HWA Presentation & Guided Hike
Thu, Mar 27
|CAKE CISMA office
Explore a winter wonderland on a free guided hike! Learn how local wildlife braves the cold and how you can help protect our forests by monitoring for invasive species like Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.
Time & Location
Mar 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
CAKE CISMA office , 4820 Stover Rd, Bellaire, MI 49615, USA
About the event
Join CAKE CISMA and Coordinators Wade Foster & Katie Gray for a free, guided hike and presentation on the invasive pest, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid!
Learn how to identify this emerging threat to our forests, understand its impact, and discover how you can help protect hemlock trees in Michigan. We’ll start with an informative talk, then head out on a scenic winter hike to practice tree identification & HWA detection techniques in the field. Be sure to dress warmly, wear sturdy winter footwear, and get ready to explore the outdoors while making a difference!
Date & Time:
Thursday, March 27th | 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location: Meet at the shared CAKE CISMA/Antrim Conservation District office located at 4820 Stover Road, Bellaire MI 49615
Provided:
Free HWA Detection Pocket Guides
Free HWA Hand Lens
What to Bring:
Snowshoes or winter hiking boots (optional but recommended)
Camera or binoculars to observe winter wildlife
Warm clothing—dress for the weather and check the forecast in advance
Sunscreen for protection on bright, snowy days
Accessibility:
If anyone in your party requires special accommodations, such as an interpreter or assistance with uneven terrain, please contact CAKE CISMA at least three weeks before the event to discuss arrangements.
Registration:
Preferred but not required
We can’t wait to see you there!