Help Needed: ALB Tree Surveys

Volunteers are needed NOW to assist the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources with Asian Longhorned Beetle tree surveys in the Boston and Springfield areas. The surveys are being held to train volunteers and to raise awareness about the beetle in parts of the state where ALB is more likely to show up (but hasn't yet!):

• Boston: THIS THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 12pm-1:30pm, Boston Public Garden


• Springfield: Saturday, Sept. 26th, 10am-11:30am, South Springfield, meeting location TBD

No experience necessary, we'll train you on site! Register and get a free ALB t-shirt. Call 617-626-1735 or email jennifer.forman-orth@state.ma.us for details.

For the latest information about the Asian longhorned beetle in Massachusetts, or to report a potential sighting, click here.