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Protecting the Land that Protects the Lake since 1988

LGLC News for June 2022

Double Your Impact with the Beaty Family Challenge

Earlier this month, the LGLC announced a new matching challenge of $325,000 in support of its Clark Hollow Bay project, presented by the Beaty Family. Since then, more than $75,000 has been donated to the project and matched, bringing us even closer to completing the $5 million project this summer.

The Beaty Family Challenge is being gifted in memory of James (Jim) Beaty (pictured) by his two brothers, wife, son and a cousin. The Beatys’ love of Lake George’s pristine beauty began generations ago when Jim’s grandfather, Dr. Albert Corscaden, bought a piece of land in Hague and built a house there in 1914.

The family has supported the LGLC and its efforts to preserve Lake George since its inception in 1988. In 2011 the family underwrote the installation of an entry gate to Peggy’s Point in Hague in memory of their mother, Julia Beaty. The Challenge now offered in memory of Jim Beaty is another testament to their family’s dedication to the Lake and investment in its future.

This Thursday! Summer Solstice Happy Hour at Common Roots Brewing Co.

Kick off the season with LGLC’s Summer Solstice Happy Hour, this Thursday, June 23 from 6-8 pm at Common Roots Brewing Co. in South Glens Falls!

Join us for a casual networking event with LGLC NextGen members, as well as a chance to say hello to our new director, Mike Horn. Plus, enjoy a fun raffle, light appetizers, and a cash bar.

Come out for a chance to learn more about land conservation, recreation, meet some new people, and have a little fun. No registration necessary.

Land & Water Conservation Celebration: Waiting List Only

We are thrilled by the amount of support and excitement for this year's premiere summer event, our 23rd annual Land & Water Conservation Celebration! In fact, there has been so much support that the event is full, and we are now only able to accept additions to our waiting list. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Giulia at gcasella@lglc.org.

The Celebration will be held on Friday July 29^th, starting at our recently renovated property, Peggy’s Point, in Hague, for cocktails, food, and music. Then we'll set sail into the night aboard the Mohican for a sunset tour to get a glimpse of our most recent protection project, Clark Hollow Bay.

We extend a huge thanks to this year's Honorary Committee for their early and generous support!

Living Lands Series Begins This Week with "Rain to Lake"

Spaces are still available for our first Living Lands presentation this Wednesday, June 23rd, "Rain to Lake." John Rhodes, P.E. will lead you through the hydraulic cycle, following the journey of rain water as it finds its way to Lake George. He will focus on the impacts of erosion and sedimentation, and how different land use affects runoff, infiltration, and ultimately, the water quality of the Lake. John Rhodes, P.E. was trained at MIT and has more than 45 years of experience in environmental engineering and science related to soil, air, surface water and groundwater.

Subsequent talks include beavers and their impact on our watershed, frogs and turtles, the stories behind Adirondack place names, geology, Lake George colonial history, trees, and the history of Wiawaka. Complete details and registration link are at lglc.org/living-lands.

The LGLC's annual Living Lands Series of free educational presentations will run Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm, June 22 through August 31. Held in the LGLC's conference room, space is limited so registrations are required. Our thanks to all of our presenters who are volunteering their time for this series, and to volunteer Kim Dellis for helping to put the series together.

Join Us for the After-Party, July 5, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm!

The 10th annual Hike-A-Thon is just a few weeks away, and we are gearing up for a very exciting day! If you are registered, you should have received an email reminder; if not, please reach out to us! If you are not registered, you can still be part of the event by coming to our After-Party, to be held at the Bolton Community Center, from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Come for food (Ty's Taco-ria Food Truck) drinks (Adirondack Pub and Brewery beer and soda, and The Smoothie Shoppe), live music (Don Ferlazzo, and members of The Spot), activities, prizes and giveaways - everyone is invited to join us to celebrate our 10th Anniversary!

Our thanks to Connally Creative for designing this year's anniversary logos, and to our Hike-A-Thon committee volunteers who have been working to make this year's event the best yet!

Thank You to our 2022 Hike-A-Thon Sponsors!

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