Please join us on Saturday, February 15th Saturday, February 22nd at 1:00 pm for an educational hemlock hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative at DuPont State Recreational Forest near Cedar Mountain, NC. The hike is about 3.5 miles total round-trip, and is considered easy to moderate terrain.
We will walk along the Three Lakes Trail and Conservation Road. Along the way, we will traverse through one of our Hemlock Conservation Areas (HCAs). We will cover the ecological importance of hemlocks in riparian areas, what is threatening them, what is being done about it, and more.
This HCA is very special, as it is a site of active Integrated Pest Management (IPM)- it is managed using many different methods to protect our hemlocks from HWA. These methods include chemical, biological, and silvicultural controls. We will pass through active research plots and discuss the work that is being done to find the best way(s) to protect our hemlocks for years to come.
Please note that although the trail is open and clear, some overhead hazards remain present.
We’ll meet at the DSRF visitors center. More information about the meeting location and what to bring will be provided after registering.
For any questions or to register, contact Olivia Hall at education@savehemlocksnc.org or 828-252-4783. While the hike is free to attend, your RSVP is required. Please sign up by Wednesday, February 12th. Please include contact phone number, email address, and emergency contact when you sign up. The backup date for this hike in case of inclement weather will be Saturday, February 22nd.
Learn more about DSRF and all they have to offer here.