Come explore the fascinating world of land snails and slugs with malacologist and naturalist Marla Coppolino on Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m. at the Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve!
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. 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 intersection, on left side of road. This event is hosted by the Finger Lakes Land Trust. More info.<http://www.fllt.org/events/talks-treks-snail-walk-4/> Questions? Call (607) 275-9487 or email i...@fllt.org<mailto:i...@fllt.org> You can learn more about Marla Coppolino at www.thesnailwrangler.com<http://www.thesnailwrangler.com/>. Edie Jodz Assistant Director of Development Finger Lakes Land Trust 202 East Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 275-9487 www.fllt.org<http://www.fllt.org> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
