Author Archives: Gwen Alegre

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Update

And…What to Look For in June! HWA Treatment Update Future Treatment Goals What to Look For in June… and a Note of Caution Now through June, healthy Hemlock branches have bright lime green, new growth tips. This time of year, the new growth is very visible! HWA infested branches do not have this new growth.Continue reading “Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Update”

Heads Up: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Begins

This Sunday (April 21), we’ll begin our first year of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid treatment. We’ll focus first on HWA infested trees and adjacent areas (common and homeowner property). We’ll also start to proactively treat selected trees in areas with dense Hemlock populations. A highly effective liquid treatment (Imidaclorid) will be applied directly to the baseContinue reading “Heads Up: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Begins”

Craneridge Tree Planting Workshop | Sat., May 4 | 11 AM to 2 PM

What’s the #1 thing we can each do to ensure the legacy of our woodlands? PLANT TREES!  Join us on Sat., May 4 (May 5 rain date) at the Meadow to participate in an interactive workshop with Royal Fern Nursery. You’ll learn how to plant, protect (from deer), and maintain native trees and shrubs forContinue reading “Craneridge Tree Planting Workshop | Sat., May 4 | 11 AM to 2 PM”

Update: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Resources and Links

On Wednesday, April 10, Gwen Alegre and special guest Caroline Marschner from Cornell University’s NYS Hemlock Initiative led a Zoom meeting to inform and educate folks about our recent HWA infestation and how we’re responding. Caroline’s information was especially helpful, and everyone learned a lot about our challenges ahead. If you love our woodlands andContinue reading “Update: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Resources and Links”

Important! HWA Infestation: Next Steps for Craneridge

There are seven confirmed Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) infestations in various areas in Craneridge. We believe that the infestation is widespread. However, several HWA experts (DEC, NY Hemlock Initiative, WNY PRISM) agree that it’s the “early days” for HWA attacking our Eastern Hemlock trees. THIS IS SERIOUS!Without treatment, all infected Hemlocks will die within theContinue reading “Important! HWA Infestation: Next Steps for Craneridge”

What’s Planned for 2024? Woodlands & Habitat Committee

We’re gearing up for an exciting set of initiatives! Our mission remains steadfast: to enhance the natural beauty of our community, promote biodiversity, and foster a sense of environmental stewardship among residents.Let’s dive into the projects on our horizon. Our focus this year… TREES! Questions? Ideas? What to help in some way? Contact Gwen atContinue reading “What’s Planned for 2024? Woodlands & Habitat Committee”

Alert: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Found in Craneridge and Sprague Brook Park

Within the past month, the devastating Hemlock Woolly Adelgid was found in Sprague Brook Park and in Craneridge. A majority of evergreen trees in Craneridge are Eastern Hemlocks. Without treatment, once infested, 100% of Hemlock trees will die within 4-10 years. For the month of February, we are asking ALL our neighbors to look forContinue reading “Alert: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Found in Craneridge and Sprague Brook Park”

Walk Scheduled: Hunt for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)

Learn how to spot HWA. Saturday, January 27, 10 am to 12 noon Sign up here! A majority of the pine trees in Craneridge are Eastern Hemlocks, and Hemlocks are under attack from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, an invasive, aphid-like insect. Once infested, 100% of Hemlock trees will die within 4-10 years. Join Gwen Alegre fromContinue reading “Walk Scheduled: Hunt for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)”

Ugh! Rain. Again. Planting Day to be Rescheduled

Fingers crossed for Saturday, November 4! The Woodlands & Habitat Committee continues to adjust our planting schedule based on the weather, but we hope to catch a break this coming week. As you may know, we’ll be planting 125 native trees and shrubs in a 1,000 sq./ft area behind the new Meadow garden. New treesContinue reading “Ugh! Rain. Again. Planting Day to be Rescheduled”