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| | Two Properties Under Contract in Lake George and Putnam We are excited to announce two properties currently under contract to protect: 154 acres in Putnam, adjoining the Last Great Shoreline; and 150 acres in the Towns of Lake George and Warrensburg, adjoining New York State's Prospect Mountain. Together, these two properties include 1 mile of stream corridors in two of Lake George's largest tributaries, and nearly 30 acres of wetlands, including a sphagnum bog. We thank the landowners of these properties for their commitment to protecting Lake George, and their partnership with the LGLC to make these conservation projects happen! Stay tuned for more information about these properties and their impact on water quality and habitat protection, as we are featuring them in our spring/summer newsletter, coming soon! |
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|  | Preserve Spotlights: Video Series Launched The LGLC has created a series of videos spotlighting some of our favorite preserves! Our “Find Your Happy Place” video series was filmed and produced by Pelli Productions, and features The Pinnacle, Amy's Park, Pilot Knob and Cook Mountain. This first release showcases the preserves in winter, but we will continue the series throughout the year to capture the beauty of each season. You can watch the videos from our YouTube Channel, or be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get to-the-minute posts and updates! |
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|  | Partner Spotlight: Forest Pest Symposium The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Forest Pest Symposium on April 22, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM. This info-packed event is FREE and includes discussions and educational panels are geared toward landowners, supervisors, and any outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning more about the invasive insects impacting the Adirondack forests (including Lake George!): hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer, and the spotted laternfly. The event will be held via Zoom and registration is required to get the link. |
| | NOTICE: Spring is here and that means it is time to STOP surveying for hemlock woolly adelgid. Spring is the only time in the HWA life cycle that HWA is mobile and can be accidentally spread from one tree to another. On the ground citizen science efforts will resume in the fall, and we encourage everyone to become involved with efforts to protect the precious hemlock resources of the northeastern forests! In the meantime, you can survey shoreline hemlock health from the water and if you see that a hemlock tree has turned grey (rather than the usual bright green color seen in the spring and early summer) please feel free to share the location of the tree and a picture with us. Thank you to everyone who participated in the first year of the Adopt-a-Trailhead program. We're excited to share that over 100 trails were adopted and surveyed by dedicated citizen scientists over these past winter weeks. Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers and outstanding partners in conservation! |
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|  | 2021 Hike-A-Thon is Nearly Full but Virtual is Unlimited! The early-bird registration period for the LGLC's 9th Annual Hike-A-Thon continues until April 30. During this phase, every registrant is offered a free event t-shirt! While there are only a few spots remaining for in-person, guided outings, virtual participation is unlimited! If you wish to participate on your own, be sure to register and let us know where you're planning to be on July 5th! |
| | The Hike-A-Thon is a watershed-wide event that has included nearly 700 hikers, paddlers and volunteers in an organized morning of guided outdoor recreation. The simultaneous hikes and paddles culminate with aerial photography of each group by Carl Heilman, II, who will once again be flying in a helicopter donated and piloted by Bruce Mowery of North Country HeliFlite. We thank our partner sites for their participation this year: Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center, Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center, and Wiawaka Center for Women. The Hike-A-Thon is a free public outreach event, made possible with the financial support of business sponsors and individuals who choose to donate with their registrations. Thank you! We are sincerely grateful for the support of the following sponsors for 2021: |
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|  | Events are Back! We're building up a great lineup of educational and recreational events to get you back out on the trails and learning about our watershed and its history. Be sure to visit our website, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get updates and posts about events as more are added. Registration is required for most events - visit lglc.org for more information and to register. |
| | | | Yoga at the Gazebo: May 16 We’re once again partnering with Seela Yoga for an outdoor yoga experience on the summit of Pilot Knob! This outing includes the 30-minute moderate hike up Pilot Knob’s trail to the gazebo/meadow, followed by 30 minutes of guided yoga. $10 per person. |
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| | Leave No Trace: June 30 This year's Living Lands Series is launching with the Adirondack Mountain Club, providing a review of Leave No Trace principles. *Living Lands Series will be virtual again this year; registration is not required. Videos will go live at 5:30 PM on the event date. |
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| 2021 Save-The-Dates! - Hike-A-Thon: Monday, July 5
- Land & Water Conservation Celebration: Friday, July 30 - VIRTUAL
- Annual Meeting & Block Party: Saturday, August 14
- Amy's Race for the Lake: Saturday, October 2
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| | | Lake George Land Conservancy
4905 Lake Shore Dr., PO Box 1250 | Bolton Landing, New York 12814
518-644-9673 | giving@lglc.org |
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