Hike, see and learn about Lake George with our Walks & Talks! Most events are free but require advance registration. Click on the individual event for more information and links to register.
october 2019
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Join the Lake George Land Conservancy for a guided hike at the Cat & Thomas Mountain Preserves, led by hike leader & volunteer John Crist. This is a moderately challenging [...]
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Join the Lake George Land Conservancy for a guided hike at the Cat & Thomas Mountain Preserves, led by hike leader & volunteer John Crist. This is a moderately challenging 7-mile round-trip hike that loops to both summits, and includes spectacular views of Lake George and the Adirondacks.
FREE and open to all ages. Hike will go in light rain, but may be postponed to Sunday, Oct. 20, if weather is especially bad. Registered participants will be updated if weather is of concern.
Time
(Saturday) 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location
Cat and Thomas Mountains Preserve
Bolton Landing
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Join LGLC staff and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce for an official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of our two-year renovation project of the Schumann Preserve at [...]
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Join LGLC staff and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce for an official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of our two-year renovation project of the Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob.
Renovations include an expanded and improved parking area, trail construction, new kiosk and signage. LGLC staff will lead a hike to the gazebo for those interested in seeing the full trail renovations.
Refreshments will be served.
Questions? Contact Sarah at shoffman@lglc.org or call 518-644-9673. RSVP not required.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob
1142 Pilot Know Road, Fort Ann, NY
december 2019
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Join this annual nation-wide citizens science effort to survey bird populations, locally organized by LGLC. Observe by car, foot, boat or at the feeder. Meet up with fellow CBC participants [...]
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Join this annual nation-wide citizens science effort to survey bird populations, locally organized by LGLC. Observe by car, foot, boat or at the feeder. Meet up with fellow CBC participants afterwards to compare counts. Count circle includes Bolton, Diamond Point, Cleverdale, and east shore from Pilot Knob to Black Mt.
Specific times for each participant vary depending on availability and location.
FREE! Pre-registration required. If interested, please email Michele at mvidarte@lglc.org.
For more information, call 518-644-9673.
(Photo by Pat Demko, taken during a past Christmas Bird Count.)
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
LGLC Office
4905 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, NY
january 2020
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Join us for this casual gathering at the LGLC office. If you haven’t already met the LGLC staff, here’s your chance! Plus, learn about what projects we’re working on, and [...]
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Join us for this casual gathering at the LGLC office. If you haven’t already met the LGLC staff, here’s your chance! Plus, learn about what projects we’re working on, and how you can get involved.
No RSVP required. Stop in any time, between 3 and 5 pm — light refreshments provided- bring a dish if you’d like!
Time
(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
LGLC Office
4905 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, NY
february 2020
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New twist on this year's cross-country ski - we’re keeping it low!* The 8-mile RT trek will follow the base trails from Valley Woods to Edgecomb Pond and back, and [...]
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New twist on this year’s cross-country ski – we’re keeping it low!* The 8-mile RT trek will follow the base trails from Valley Woods to Edgecomb Pond and back, and will be led once again by adventurer extraordinaire, David Thomas-Train.
*Possible ascent to the Cat Mt summit, if the snow/trail conditions allow.
Registration required – Click to Email David with questions and/or to register. Free, donations welcome.
Visit our Cat and Thomas page for more info about the preserve and trails.
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Cat and Thomas Mountains Preserve
Bolton Landing
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Registration will open Monday, January 6, 2020. Snowshoe, walk or ski across a mile of frozen Lake George to explore protected Dome Island and see the plaque that [...]
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Registration will open Monday, January 6, 2020.
Snowshoe, walk or ski across a mile of frozen Lake George to explore protected Dome Island and see the plaque that immortalizes John Apperson’s donation of the island for conservation in 1956.
Trek lasts about 2 hours. Weather/ice dependent.
Event Fee: $10 per person
Your donation helps to support ongoing events like this one. Thank you!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
LGLC Office
4905 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, NY
