Photo: Marla Coppolino

TIME

10:00 AM

LOCATION

Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve—town of Dryden, Tompkins County

REGISTRATION

Registration is required, and space is limited. Please email info@fllt.org to register, providing your name and email address.

DESCRIPTION

Come explore the fascinating world of land snails and slugs with malacologist and naturalist Marla Coppolino. This will be an appropriately slow walk to discover the secretive and hidden microhabitats of land snails and slugs. The humble snails are among the least-studied and most under-appreciated organisms, yet they serve as a cleanup crew for the ecosystem as well as vital food for many insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.  Bring a magnifier and some insect repellent, if you have them.

Also, learn more about snails in this Closer Look article by Marla Coppolino, in preparation for this event.

DIRECTIONS

From Ithaca, follow Ellis Hollow Road 2.5 miles past East Hill Shopping Plaza. Turn left on Genung Road, then right on Ellis Hollow Creek Road. Preserve entrance is located 0.2 miles past the intersection on the left side of the road.

POLICIES

While this walk is not specifically designed for kids, families with children are welcome to attend.

Except in the case of extreme weather, walks go rain or shine. Please check this web page for updates.

Please refrain from bringing dogs as they may impede the observation of wildlife.