Join Pete Nelson, a co-founder of Adirondack Diversity Initiative and an adjunct faculty member at North Country Community College, to learn the fascinating stories of some of the names in the region and the people whose presence and labors defined them. This presentation will focus on early mapping and surveying in the Lake George area and include the history of some of the place names that are connected to that mapping and exploration; examine how all-but-forgotten Adirondack history pre-1850 had a profound effect upon the shaping of America.  Pete argues that the Adirondack frontier up until the mid 1800’s was critical to the development of our nation, just as the western frontier was later. Pete will also mention on The Adirondack Diversity Initiative’s current efforts in the Park, and the relevance of those efforts to economic, environmental, recreational and other aspects of Adirondack life.

Visit our Living Lands page for live link at 5:30 PM EST, August 4th.

Rescheduled from July 7

All of the present-day Adirondacks are the native homelands of the Mohican people before they were displaced to Wisconsin. Join Heather Bruegl, a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, to learn more about who the Mohican people are and how they shaped our history. Heather will discuss the tribe’s history here and the traditional ways Native Americans take care of the land, stewarding it for the next generations. Join us as we learn about the history of Stockbridge-Munsee Community and their journey from New York to Wisconsin.  Heather Bruegl is the Director of Cultural Affairs for the Stockbridge Munsee Community and holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in U.S. History. A curiosity about her own heritage led her to Wisconsin, where she has researched the history of the Native American tribes in the area. In addition to that she also currently travels and speaks on Native American history, including policy and activism.

Introduction from LGLC Board Member Jeff Brozyna.

Visit our Living Lands page for live link at 5:30 PM EST, July 7th.

It’s a block party! We missed you last summer!

Come celebrate the year with food, live music, hiking, and more!

Join us at Up Yonda Farm, Environmental Education Center in Bolton Landing on Saturday August 14th as we thank YOU for all you have done to help us protect the land that protects the lake!

For more information, click here!

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

Questions? Contact Sarah at shoffman@lglc.org or 518-644-9673.

Registration IS REQUIRED for this presentation. Please register here to receive the zoom link to attend.

Kate Ritzko’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.

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.

Advance registration is required to have access to this presentation. Please register here to receive the zoom link to attend.

Explore The Sembrich’s lakeside grounds while you enjoy performances by the actors of the Adirondack Shakespeare Company in this socially distanced outdoor experience, sponsored by the LGLC!

Let us take to the fields, forests, heaths and shorelines. Travel with us to Bohemia, Arden, Athens, and Illyria. Revel with the faeries from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Cavort with the lovers of The Tempest, and marvel at Prospero’s power.

Specially curated for the Sembrich landscapes and waterscapes, these musical and dramatic selections from the plays of William Shakespeare speak to the beauty and magic of the natural world. “Under the Greenwood Tree” will run approximately 45 minutes and is recommended for audience members who are comfortable navigating outdoor paths.

Available performance times: 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM:  Visit The Sembrich for Tickets

Event will include a walking tour on The Sembrich’s beautiful lakeside property.

Rain Date: Thursday, August 25, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM

If needed, we will announce the use of this rain date by 6:00 PM on the day prior to the performance.