Concern about ticks and tick-borne illness in Tuscarawas County has intensified as the number of cases of human and animal infections rise. Most notable among these illnesses is Lyme Disease, which is the most common vector-borne disease in the US, representing over 400,000 human cases each year. Join us to learn more about ticks, the diseases they carry, and ways you can prevent tick-borne infections.
- The spread of ticks and tick-borne illnesses in Ohio - Dr Risa R. Pesapane - Assistant Professor,The Ohio State University Department of VeterinaryPreventive Medicine, School of Environment and Natural Resources, Parasite and Pathogen Ecology Lab
- Patterns of blacklegged tick abundance and Lyme Disease prevalence in SE Ohio - NPHS Student Lyme Disease Research Team
- Tour of NPHS Tick Research Facilities - discover methods for studying tick-borne illnesses
- Learning stations - Children and adults can explore interactive stations to better understand ticks, tick-borne illnesses, and how to avoid them
There is no cost to attend and no registration necessary. Program will be held Wednesday, April 30 beginning from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at New Philadelphia High School. Use the patio entrance on Ray Avenue. Program is sponsored by New Philadelphia High School, TUSC Parks, OSU Extension Tuscarawas County, and Ohio EPA. For more information, contact Marsha Freeland at 330-365-3279 or Renee Clark at 330-339-2337/330-365-8154.