Events & Programs

For a close encounter of the green kind, join Nancy Scarzello, herbalist and naturalist, as she shares the healing ways of the plants that live among us here in the Adirondacks. Native plants on the land and  forests surrounding the lake have much to offer; with easy preparations, samples to try and live plants to meet, you’ll come away with a new appreciation for our green neighbors.

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Join us every Wednesday evening (except for July 4) starting June 27th as the Lake George Land Conservancy, along with Stewart’s Shops, presents our FREE summer series Living Lands. This weekly presentation series will take an exclusive and up-close look at the wildlife and people who utilize the land of Lake George and the Adirondacks, past and present! Presentations begin at 5:30 pm and are held at the LGLC office in Bolton Landing.

Many thanks to Stewart’s Shops for sponsoring our 2018 series!

Advance registration is REQUIRED.

Full Schedule:

June 27: “Adirondack Bear Behavior” with Jim Stickles, DEC Wildlife Manager

July 4: Holiday, No Presentation

July 11: “An Adirondack Portfolio”, Photography and Hiking in the ADKs from 1902-1935 with Bob Bayle

July 18: “Ticks and Lyme Disease in Pets and People” with Dr. Holly Ahern of the Lyme Action Network

July 25: “The History of the Lake George Steamboat Company” with Patricia Dow, Vice President of LG Steamboat

August 1: “Keeping the Wild in Wildlife” with wildlife rehabilitator Nancy Kimball

August 8: “Adirondack Moose- Behavior and Tracking” with Jim Stickles, DEC Wildlife Manager

August 15: “Native Plants for Native Healing” with naturalist Nancy Scarzello

August 22: “Bats” with DEC’s Katelyn Ritzko

For questions, please email mderossi@lglc.org.

EVENT DETAILS

Celebrate the LGLC’s 30th Anniversary with food trucks, kids’ activities, free treats, hiking trails, and more! Join us at Up Yonda Farm, Environmental Education Center in Bolton Landing on August 18th as we thank YOU for all you have done to help us protect the land that protects the lake for the past 30 years!

The Lake George Land Conservancy will be hosting a family-friendly gathering at Up Yonda Farm featuring local food trucks, face painting, live music, and more as a way to thank all of our friends, supporters and communities that have been with us throughout our 30 year history. Come, mix and mingle, bring your family and friends and celebrate three decades of history, conserving land and water quality to keep it as clean and beautiful as it is today for our children and future generations.

This event and its activities are free, though food from vendors is available to purchase (each vendor is donating a part of their proceeds from the day back to the LGLC).

11 am – 2 pm  —  Activities and food available
12 pm  —  Brief welcome and LGLC year-in-review, a look ahead to the next 30 years
12:10 pm  —  Volunteer Award presented
12:15 – 2 pm  —  Live music with Dan Ladd
12:30 pm  — Guided hike starts by pavilion

Free Activities and Treats:
• Live music with Dan Ladd (~ 12:15 – 2 pm – bring a chair or blanket for the lawn!)
• Ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s Bolton Landing
• Face painting by Casey Beal Designs
• Nature scavenger hunt, crafts and more from the LGLC
• Live raptors with Nancy Kimball, licensed and local wildlife rehabilitator
• Hands-on river simulation table with Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Up Yonda Farm’s on-site exhibits, butterfly house, children’s nature museum, pond exploration, and hiking trails
• Guided hike by Up Yonda and LGLC staff; approx. 1 mile round-trip, through the woods and to the scenic view overlooking the Farm and Lake George.

Food Trucks (food for purchase):
• The Plaid Pancake: Mobile food truck serving sweet Liege Belgian waffles with various topping options
• 9 Miles East: Local, farm fresh food with seasonal offerings, vegan and vegetarian friendly
• Adirondack Pub & Brewery Hops, Chop and Roll Food Truck with Lake George Soda Works: classic food truck fare with a twist and hand crafted sodas

Our thanks to all of these participating vendors and partners for helping to make this a spectacular celebration! Come out and join the fun!

*We apologize but according to county rules, dogs are not allowed at Up Yonda Farm.*

Registration is appreciated but not required. To register, CLICK HERE!

Questions? Contact Michele at mvidarte@lglc.org or 518-644-9673.

Kate Ritzko is a Wildlife Technician who works with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to research the bat populations in New York. Kate holds a B.S. in Zoology from the State University of Oswego, and has a passion for wildlife conservation. She takes part in winter surveys of hibernating bats, acoustic analysis of bat calls during the summer, and other research efforts to monitor and protect the bat populations of NYS.

Kate’s summer presentation will include a brief overview of bat species in NY, and a discussion on the devastating effects of the fungal disease known as White Nose Syndrome. We will explore the current population trends, and what research and management practices are going on now.

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Join us every Wednesday evening (except for July 4) starting June 27th as the Lake George Land Conservancy, along with Stewart’s Shops, presents our FREE summer series Living Lands. This weekly presentation series will take an exclusive and up-close look at the wildlife and people who utilize the land of Lake George and the Adirondacks, past and present! Presentations begin at 5:30 pm and are held at the LGLC office in Bolton Landing.

Many thanks to Stewart’s Shops for sponsoring our 2018 series!

Advance registration is REQUIRED.

Full Schedule:

June 27: “Adirondack Bear Behavior” with Jim Stickles, DEC Wildlife Manager

July 4: Holiday, No Presentation

July 11: “An Adirondack Portfolio”, Photography and Hiking in the ADKs from 1902-1935 with Bob Bayle

July 18: “Ticks and Lyme Disease in Pets and People” with Dr. Holly Ahern of the Lyme Action Network

July 25: “The History of the Lake George Steamboat Company” with Patricia Dow, Vice President of LG Steamboat

August 1: “Keeping the Wild in Wildlife” with wildlife rehabilitator Nancy Kimball

August 8: “Adirondack Moose- Behavior and Tracking” with Jim Stickles, DEC Wildlife Manager

August 15: “Native Plants for Native Healing” with naturalist Nancy Scarzello

August 22: “Bats” with DEC’s Katelyn Ritzko

For questions, please email mderossi@lglc.org.

The Lake George Land Conservancy’s Next Generation Committee is excited to announce the 2nd Annual “Amy’s Adventure Race for the Lake”!

Save the Date for Saturday, September 29, 2018! 

More Information Here!

Register Here!

FAQ’s

Cost: Early Bird Registration: $25; Day of Registration: $30
Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-35, 36-59, 60+
Course: Moderate mixed terrain of pavement and single track trail with some steep sections and bridge crossings- see Amy’s Park Preserve for more information.
Timing: Hand-timing and results by Underdog Race Timing
Information: Michele Vidarte, Event Manager: mvidarte@lglc.org

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Stay tuned as there will be more details and updates to come!