LGLC has been working to protect the land within the Lake George watershed - from summit to shoreline - to preserve the world renowned water quality of this amazing lake. As a non-profit land trust our work depends on the generosity and passion of people who love Lake George and want it to remain as clean and beautiful as it is today for their children and future generations.
Protecting the land that protects the lake since 1988. The Lake George Land Conservancy is an accredited not-for-profit land trust dedicated to working with willing landowners and other partners to protect the world-renowned water quality of Lake George and to permanently preserve the natural, scenic, historical and recreational resources of the Lake George region.
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This annual 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 [...]
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This annual 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.
(Previously scheduled for January 9, this event has been rescheduled due to poor snow conditions.)
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cat and Thomas Mountains Preserve
Bolton Landing
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 [...]
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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, and begins from the LGLC office in Bolton Landing. Highly dependent on the weather and ice conditions.
We’re offering two time slots, 10 AM and 2 PM.
Event Fee: $10 per person (non-refundable donation)
Your donation helps to support ongoing events like this one. Thank you!
UPDATE: Both 10 AM and 2 PM Walks are currently full; waiting lists are still open for registrations at this time.
Register!
*Registrations must be made through this online form; we will NOT be able to take your registration by phone.*
*We expect that the allotted spots will fill quickly and apologize for any technical difficulties related to many people trying to get in at once. We thank you for your patience and understanding!*
Important Details:
* Check-in at the LGLC office, where limited parking is also available. Additional parking is available further in town.
* Depending on the condition of the ice, you may want to wear snowshoes, crampons, or skis. Sleds are recommended for young children.
* Event will be cancelled if there’s not enough ice to walk on safely.
* Safety protocols for COVID-19 must be followed by all participants (see below).
* In the case of cancellation, fees are non-refundable.
NOTICE RE. COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
By registering you agree to comply with the following:
* Those not part of a family unit must keep a distance of 6 feet from other participants.
* ALL participants must wear a mask and follow all CDC and other health and safety guidelines.
* We will make every effort to provide masks and hand sanitizer to those who need them.
* As of January 4, 2021, the level of infection rates in Warren County, NY, allow for this event to occur. However, if local, County or State authorities determine that such events are no longer safe to hold, the event may be cancelled or we may be forced to only allow smaller groups.
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
LGLC Office
4905 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, NY
Online via Zoom Join the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program and expert researchers from the New York State Hemlock Initiative to learn all about this damaging invasive insect, understand how to [...]
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Online via Zoom
Join the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program and expert researchers from the New York State Hemlock Initiative to learn all about this damaging invasive insect, understand how to identify HWA in the field, and gain the skills you need to take action to protect forests. The best way to aid Hemlock trees against HWA is Early Detection before infestations grow out of control.
Follow up this online learning event by hitting the trails with partners from the Adirondack Mountain Club and Lake George Lands Conservancy on socially distant, outdoor HWA hiking surveys to be held in early March 2021.
To participate in this online presentation, click here to register through APIPP.
(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm