Tick Forum With Martha’s Vineyard a hot spot for tick-borne illnesses, Polly Hill Arboretum will be hosting the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group next week for a free forum about the issue.

On Tuesday, August 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the arborteum, attendees can learn more about minimizing exposure to ticks, recognizing symptoms, and obtaining a diagnosis and treatment for tick-borne disease. Panelists include members of the Vineyard boards of health five-year initiative to reduce the incidence and severity of tick-borne illnesses, including Michael Loberg, Ph.D., field biologist Richard Johnson, Lena Prisco, Ph.D, and Michael Jacobs, MD.