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Lake George Land Conservancy

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Lake George Land Conservancy

The Lake George Land Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust in the southern Adirondacks of New York protecting the Lake George watershed.

Since its inception, LGLC’s land protection program has permanently protected more than 13,042 acres of Lake George wilderness and 49,517 feet of shoreline. Each piece of land has been protected for the benefit of all who enjoy swimming, boating and fishing in the crystal waters of Lake George, hiking and viewing the peaks and ridgelines of the Lake George mountains and forests, and drinking in th

e serenity of a cool, calm afternoon on the shores of Lake George. LGLC currently maintains nine preserves and properties that are open to the public with nearly 25 miles of trails for passive recreational use. In addition to its land protection program, LGLC’s other key programs include: land stewardship, including the monitoring and management of preserves and other protected properties; and public outreach and communications, through which LGLC offers free public hikes and educational seminars on local natural history, recruits and manages volunteers, and develops interpretive materials for display and for public speaking opportunities.

06/18/2026

We're looking forward to celebrating the Summer Solstice with all of you at Camp Chingachgook's boathouse for a beautiful evening on Lake George!

Registration is now closed, and we're grateful for the incredible partners helping make this event possible. Thank you to Adirondack Winery, Extreme Heights Cidery, and Bolton Landing Brewing Company for providing locally crafted beverages, and to Bentley Seeds for donating pollinator-friendly seed packets that guests will receive at check-in.

We're also excited to welcome Wild Ones Southern Adirondack Chapter, who will be sharing information about native plants and pollinators, and grateful to Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District for donating bat boxes and other prizes.

Thank you to all who registered, volunteered, sponsored, and supported this event. We can't wait to celebrate the longest day of the year with you while raising awareness for the lands that protect Lake George.

See you tomorrow!

- The LGLC Next Gen Committee

06/16/2026

Interested in learning more about birds?

Join us for a morning hike to learn about the diverse variety of birds found around Cat Mountain's lower trail along Edgecomb Pond. This trip will be led by returning Ornithologist and Licensed Guide Alan Belford!

On this outing, you can learn how to find and identify different bird and duck species based on appearance and noise, as well as listen to Alan Belford demonstrate the different calls that Adirondack birds can make.

The total length is about 2 miles out and back, and is an easy/moderate hike. Hope to see you there!

📍 Cat Mountain, Bolton Landing
📅 Thursday, June 25

Registration required. Link in bio.

06/10/2026

Have you ever wondered what the LGLC's first preserve was?

Originally used as agricultural farmland in the late 1800s, this property became a conservation milestone when 152 acres were donated to the LGLC, creating our very first preserve: Cook Mountain!

Located in Ticonderoga, Cook Mountain features two miles of hiking trails with incredible views of Lake George, Lake Champlain, and the Green Mountains of Vermont.

While many have enjoyed the preserves' trails for years, stewarding land is an ongoing commitment. Over time, the preserve’s lowland and wetland habitats became heavily invaded by non-native plants, threatening native ecosystems across nearly 32 acres.

To address this challenge, the LGLC has partnered with the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC) on a large-scale restoration effort. Throughout the summer, VYCC crews will manually remove invasive species to help restore native habitat, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and improve water quality in the Lake George watershed.

06/09/2026

Enjoying a peaceful moment in nature reminds us how protected forests and wetlands like these play an important role in safeguarding the health of the Lake George watershed.

06/08/2026

June 8-14 is New York Invasive Species Awareness Week. Invasive species threaten the health of the Lake George watershed by disrupting ecosystems, reducing native biodiversity, degrading habitats, and impacting water quality.

For more than 20 years, the LGLC and our partners have worked to monitor, manage, and prevent the spread of invasive species through research, education, and stewardship efforts that help protect the lands and waters we all cherish.

Swipe through to learn about some of the more prevalent invasive species in our region and visit lglc.org/invasive-species-management/ to learn more.

You can help by signing up to monitor for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, attend a training, or joining a volunteer workday!

06/05/2026

The LGLC is working to protect 431 acres at Mud Pond West.

This forested property includes a 55-acre wetland, streams that flow toward Lake George, and critical habitat for wildlife. Wetlands like Mud Pond act like giant sponges and filters that reduce erosion and trap pollutants before they reach Lake George.

Swipe to learn more about the Mud Pond West property and how you can help us safeguard the health and beauty of Lake George for generations to come.

Learn more about this project at: lglc.org/mud-pond/

06/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming our 2026 summer interns, Claire Cygan and Matthew Sieber-Ford!

Thanks to support from the George C. Singer Educational Fund, Claire and Matthew will spend the summer learning about land conservation while helping advance the LGLC's mission to protect the Lake George watershed.

Claire, our Programs Intern, is an Environmental Studies student at SUNY ESF with a passion for environmental communication, outreach, and public engagement. Claire's love for the outdoors is rooted in a lifetime of hiking, swimming, and exploring all this region has to offer.

Matthew, our Stewardship Intern, recently completed his Associate's degree through SUNY ESF's Ranger School and brings valuable field experience in conservation, stewardship, and invasive species monitoring.

Throughout the summer, Claire and Matthew will gain hands-on experience across many aspects of conservation and nonprofit work while supporting our staff in the office, at events, and in the field.

Be sure to say hello if you see them this summer and help welcome them to the team!

06/02/2026

Celebrate National Trails Day with us at Schumann Preserve! 🥾

Join us for an Intro to Hiking program in partnership with covering best practices for outdoor recreation, Leave No Trace principles, and what to bring for a safe and enjoyable outing. The total hike length is about 1.4 miles out and back with ~600' elevation gain over .7 miles. Hope to see you there!

📍 Schumann Preserve
📅 Saturday, June 6

Registration required: https://lglc.org/event/ds-20260606/

05/29/2026

Celebrate the longest day of the year with us! Join the LGLC Next Gen Committee for a Summer Solstice Garden Party featuring live music from James Mullen and Bravely, seasonal food and drinks, lakeside views, and a celebration of native plants, pollinators, and the landscapes that make Lake George special.

All proceeds support the Lake George Land Conservancy's 2026 land protection projects.
🌿 June 18th, Camp Chingachgook @ 5:30-9 PM

Address

4905 Lake Shore Drive
Bolton Landing, NY
12814

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15186449673

Website

http://lglc.org/

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