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Protecting the Land that Protects the Lake since 1988

LGLC News for February 2023

11th Annual Hike-A-Thon: Registration Opens March 6

Registration for the LGLC's annual Hike-A-Thon will open at 8 a.m. (EST) on Monday, March 6. Many sites fill up FAST, and everyone who signs up within the month of March will receive a free event t-shirt, so be sure to get in early! Information about available sites, how to volunteer, and how to sponsor the event are all at lakegeorgehikeathon.org.

The Hike-A-Thon takes place on July 5th, with 22 simultaneous hikes and paddles all around Lake George. Sites vary in levels of difficulty, and include the drivable Prospect Mt. Free and open to all!

Thank You to our 2023 Hike-A-Thon Sponsors!

It's not too late to be a sponsor! Visit our sponsorship page for lots of info about benefits and how to sign up!

Join the Conversation: Equity in Land Conservation and Recreation, March 10

The NextGen Committee of the Lake George Land Conservancy believes sharing the benefits of land conservation with every individual is necessary to ensuring equity in the landscape of outdoor recreation and land protection. The public is invited to join us for a conversation and Q&A around inequities in access and enjoyment in and around the Adirondack Park. Panelists will engage in a conversation around the issues faced in the Adirondack Park today, how we can ensure the benefits of land conservation are shared with all members of our community, and what we can do to work towards a safer park.

Hosted by YMCA Camp Chingachgook in Fort Ann, the talk begins at 5:30 PM, with guests encouraged to arrive early for drinks and an opportunity to walk to camp grounds. The panel is composed of Rocci Aguirre of the Adirondack Council, Pete Nelson and Tiffany Rea-Fisher of the Adirondack Diversity Initiative, and Martha Swan of John Brown Lives!. The event is free, but a suggested donation of $10 can be made at the door.

HWA Field Training: March 11

The Lake George Land Conservancy, Adirondack Mountain Club, and Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program have again partnered up for a hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) field survey training. The Lake George training will be March 11, 10 am - noon, at the Hearthstone Point Campground.

Refresh your winter outing safety skills while learning to identify hemlock trees, survey for hemlock woolly adelgid, and report your findings using iMapInvasives. This in-person training is designed to gain field experience after participating in an online training webinar, although participation in the webinar is not required to attend this event.

Still Time to Apply! Summer Internship

We are still accepting applications for a paid summer internship position for 2023. This position will help our development and outreach staff with summer programs, including the Hike-A-Thon, Land & Water Conservation Celebration, Discovery Series, Living Lands Series, and more! Be part of our dynamic team and help promote educational programs digitally and in print; work with volunteers including the NextGen Committee; network with fellow Lake George and regional organizations; and learn the inner workings of a land trust.

This opportunity is made possible in part thanks to the George C. Singer Educational Fund, which was created and endowed by the Singer family to support LGLC's educational programs.

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