Avoiding The Bite: Tick Biology And Prevention Workshop
- Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Did you know a single tick bite can transmit more than one disease—and they’re not just a seasonal summer problem? With cases of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses steadily rising, especially among children and outdoor-loving families, understanding tick behavior has never been more important. With warmer weather Central New Yorkers are headed into peak tick season. Ticks carry a variety of debilitating diseases for humans and our companion animals, and can be active at any time of year given the right conditions.
Because there is no sure-fire strategy to avoid ticks, the DeWitt Advisory Conservation Commission and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (CCE Onondaga) are presenting a free, interactive workshop at the end of May to raise awareness about the biology of ticks and effective measures to protect yourself and your property. Backed by research, participants will come away with a better understanding of how to adjust their behavior to reduce the chances of a bite.
The workshop will be hosted by the DeWitt Advisory Conservation Commission at the Dewitt Town Hall. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of CCE Onondaga Tick Educator Harold Nugent following his presentation in the Town Hall with a move outside to Ryder Park to apply the skills learned. Weather permitting, we will look for ticks in the park.
The workshop is free, but registration is required.
Please sign up at:
https://townofdewitt.recdesk.com/Community/Program...
Date: May 31, 2025 - Presentation will start at 10:00 AM
Location: 5400 Butternut Dr, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Fee
FREE
Register
https://townofdewitt.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1260
Contact
Harold Nugent
Natural Resource Educator
hn343@cornell.edu
Location
Dewitt Town Hall, Meeting Room B
5400 Butternut Dr
East Syracuse, NY 13054
Last updated April 30, 2025