Members-Only Tree Mob: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Join PhD Candidate Vidya Vuruputoor for a Tree Mob exploring the devastating impact of the hemlock woolly adelgid, and the research efforts underway at the Arnold Arboretum to better understand the hemlocks’ defense strategies. This Tree Mob will include a hands-on demonstration, showcasing how hemlock samples are collected using liquid nitrogen to allow for later analysis of gene expression and chemical profiles.
Accessibility: This program takes placed on paved paths.
Audience: This is a members-only program geared towards adults.
Directions
Learn about accessibility at the Arboretum.
Bussey Street Gate
By subway
Take the
MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and take a left and walk up Washington Street. Enter the Washington Street Gate and walk along Blackwell Footpath. Cross the road and enter South Street Gate. Walk along Rhododendron Path and take a left onto Hemlock Hill Road. Bussey Street Gate will be on your left at the end of Hemlock Hill Road.
By bus
Take the #35 or #38 bus to Centre Street opposite Walter Street. Cross Centre Street onto Walter Street, and after a short distance, take a left onto Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street). Bussey Street Gate will be on the left.
By car
There is public parking available along Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street). Take care not to park on the sidewalk or you will risk a ticket.