FYI… DEC Forester On-site With Woodlands Committee

This Saturday morning (May 21), the Woodlands & Habitat Committee will meet with Nate Morey, our DEC forester (Dept. of Environmental Conservation), to inventory and record the current habitat conditions in our pilot areas. We’ll start in the Meadow and then move to the area across from the mail center.  To learn more about ourContinue reading “FYI… DEC Forester On-site With Woodlands Committee”

Woodlands & Habitat Committee Launches “Woodlands Help” Pilots

And we’re off! Big things are planned for our Craneridge woodlands this year. We’re just getting started. Plus, we have nearly 30 neighbors who have offered to lend a hand (thank you volunteers!) We’ll keep you posted through our Woodlands-only Facebook group (see below to join!) and through our Craneridge Woodlands webpages.

CANCELLED: Spring Wildflower Walk | Sunday, Apr. 24, 2 pm

Sadly, we have to cancel this walk today. Our expert, Scott Lembitz, has a sick child at home with a high fever. Please do get outside and enjoy our beautiful neighborhood anyway! We have lovely native wildflowers that bloom only for a short time in and around Craneridge. These “ephemeral” spring flowers and plants areContinue reading “CANCELLED: Spring Wildflower Walk | Sunday, Apr. 24, 2 pm”

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Walk & Talk with PRISM

Learn about this invasive insect that puts our Hemlocks at risk. DETAILSWhen: Saturday, March 5, 10 AM to 12 NOONWhere: Exact location in Sprague Brook Park, TBDRegister: Register here, and select the Sprague Brook event. (link takes you to a PRISM registration form.) HWA is what keeps many on the Woodlands Committee up at night. If our HemlocksContinue reading “Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Walk & Talk with PRISM”

Gypsy Moths, Wooly Adelgid, and Jumping Worms… Oh My! Wednesday Webcast

Like many trees and habitats in the northeast, Craneridge is being impacted by invasive insects and other critters that are severely damaging entire species like Emerald Ash Borer. Our most prominent trees, Beech and Eastern Hemlock, are at risk. Learn how to ID and actions to take. Winter is an ideal time to identify. BONUS:Continue reading “Gypsy Moths, Wooly Adelgid, and Jumping Worms… Oh My! Wednesday Webcast”

Webcast: Bad Bugs in Craneridge with Nate Morey, DEC | Wed. Nov. 10, 7 pm via Zoom

Like many trees and habitats in the northeast, Craneridge is being impacted by invasive insects and other critters that are severely damaging or wiping out entire species like Emerald Ash Borer. Our most prominent trees, Beech and Eastern Hemlock, are at risk. BONUS: An update on Asian Jumping Worms. Learn how to identify and actionsContinue reading “Webcast: Bad Bugs in Craneridge with Nate Morey, DEC | Wed. Nov. 10, 7 pm via Zoom”

Woodlands (almost) Weekly #2

Planting Year 1, Plant ID Apps, and Craneridge Without Trees (?!) We’re back for the second installment of “Woodlands (almost) Weekly!” We’d love to hear your ideas for future topics. Learn more about our Woodlands & Habitat efforts. Get Updates to Your Inbox! If you haven’t yet, add your email below, and you’ll receive updatesContinue reading “Woodlands (almost) Weekly #2”

The Woodlands (almost) Weekly

The Craneridge Woodlands Committee is wrapping up our first year of “Branching Out,” and we wanted to share what we’re up to. We’ll continue The Woodlands (almost) Weekly on a regular basis. We’ll include upcoming events, tips, and resources. Plus, we’ll continue to share updates on our Committee’s progress! Learn about our Woodlands & HabitatContinue reading “The Woodlands (almost) Weekly”