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From the ED Pulling Together Conservation News For the Love of Birds Happenings Hike-A-Thon
Spring 2016
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LGLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President John J. Macionis, PhD
Hague
VP of Development Jeffry Brozyna VP of Human Resources Charles M. Cumming
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VP of Conservation Judith K. Larter
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VP of Finance, Treasurer Michael O’Reilly Huletts Landing Secretary Tracey Clothier
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Ed Becker, DVM Sabbath Day Point Robert Birchenough, MD Cleverdale John Buhac, MD Gull Bay Jennifer Waterhouse Cooper Bolton Landing JD DeSantis Bolton Landing Elizabeth Guest Silver Bay Tom Hall Diamond Point Jonathan A. Herttua Glenburnie Debbie Hoffman Bolton Landing Christopher LaGuardia Kattskill Bay Elizabeth Meigher Bolton Landing Daniel Ryterband Diamond Point Ike Wolgin Bolton Landing ADVISORY BOARD William Bixby, III Henry Caldwell Dean L. Cook, DMD David Darrin Arthur Franz John Hubbard, Jr. Mark Johnson, PhD Walter F. Lamb, Jr. Douglas Langdon, MD James Menzies, PhD Peter Menzies Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer, PhD Peg Olsen Rosemary Pusateri Hugh Roberts Robert Singer Rebecca Smith Virginia Rowan Smith
Northwest Bay Bolton Landing Ticonderoga Hague Bolton Landing Northwest Bay Stony Point Bolton Landing Bolton Landing Bolton Landing Bolton Landing Bolton Landing Glenburnie Cleverdale Bolton Landing Ticonderoga Bolton Landing Silver Bay
STAFF Jamie Brown, Executive Director Jordyn Conway, Development Associate Sarah Hoffman, Communications/Outreach Mgr Warren Rosenthal, Conservation Manager Cornelia Wells, Finance & Office Manager Part-time Helen Barton Benedict, Development Manager Megan Clothier, Office Assistant 2
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As the winter fades away, we anxiously await the start of a new summer season. Rather than hibernating, we’ve been busy here at the lake. We have been planning a full schedule of events and activities for you to enjoy. First and foremost, we have been working hard to complete a number of great land protection projects. We continue to acquire more land to further protect the pristine water quality of Lake George, expand recreational opportunities, enhance historic viewsheds, and create community and cultural assets. Since December, we have accepted the donation of two parcels of land, are making progress on the South Mountain Initiative, secured agreements on several important pieces on the eastern shore of the lake, and have purchased one property and secured an agreement on another that will protect an important tributary to the lake near Northwest Bay (see page 4). These acquisitions are the result of a more strategic approach to the protection of the lake. Our commitment of protecting the lake doesn’t end with acquiring land and easements. Each year, staff and volunteers, such as the students in our lead story, spend many, many hours braving the sun, heat, and ticks to care for the land. Stewardship work is not glamorous; it’s dirty, sweaty and hard. However, the work is vital and rewarding; these folks make sure that the trails are safe and the land is healthy. Each season, they pull or cut by hand tons of terrestrial invasive species (see pages 6-7). Without such work, the native flora would be lost, threatening water quality, habitat, and the beauty of the land. You can be a part of this effort, too! We have several volunteer opportunities coming up, and welcome your help! See page 7 for more information on how to get involved. People like you are the backbone of our work. So many of you help out in countless, invaluable ways: pulling out invasive weeds, working on trails, helping with mailings, folding maps, working events, and facilitating land protection projects (see page 5), to name just a few. Your passion for the lake and land protection, and understanding of the importance of our work is obvious from the dedication and commitment that you show in all you do for the LGLC. We are ready for summer and really look forward to seeing you out on the trails soon. Thanks for all that you do.
Jamie Brown, Executive Director
Protected Streams=Protected Lake About 50% of the water that flows into Lake George comes from the watershed’s 141 streams. All streams, great and small, that are within the Lake George watershed deliver water—along with sediment, nutrients and pollutants—to the lake. By preventing stream bank erosion and nutrient loading upstream, we can positively impact the quality of water downstream. Source and more information: Clear Choice: The Need for Stream Buffers in the Lake George Watershed, published by the FUND for Lake George, 2008.
By Jason Brechko In 2014, the LGLC began a partnership with Jason Brechko, a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at the Glens Falls Middle School, to give his students a hands-on learning experience, while helping us to control invasive shrubby honeysuckles at the Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob. He contributed the following essay on his motivations behind the partnership, and what the work means to him and his students. Habitat loss and global warming/ocean acidification are probably the two biggest threats to global ecosystems. However, these issues are rather unapproachable to students or most people for that matter. While individuals can and should take actions on these issues, their results are often not immediate, if perceptible at all. Invasive species have a more noticeable impact on our local ecosystems. I
see Phragmites (Phragmites australis, also known as common reed) as the single biggest threat to biodiversity in Adirondack wetlands. Similarly, species like shrubby honeysuckles (Lonicera sp.) and Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) are aggressively taking over forest edges and even shady forest floors in hardwood stands. I see them replacing beneficial species like hop hornbeam, mountain and striped maple, witch
Top: Students from Mr. Brechko’s 2014 class after a full day’s work; Above: Fruiting shrubby honeysuckle
hobble, blueberry, and in meadows replacing diverse communities of native grasses, wild flowers and shrubs. The three species described can be managed quite effectively though, and with immediate results. One of my main missions as a teacher is to inspire my students to have a positive impact on the natural world.
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View from the Terzian Preserve, by Ellie Eldredge
Conservation News PROTECTING INDIAN BROOK In January, the LGLC purchased 130 acres in Bolton from the University at Albany Foundation. Once used as an observatory for the school, the property contains important wetlands and hundreds of feet of stream corridor, representing the confluence of the two main branches of Indian Brook. The protection of this important Lake George tributary provides a safeguard against excess stormwater and stream bank erosion, further protecting the lake’s water quality. The proceeds of the sale will be dedicated by the University at Albany for scholarships for its Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy, M.S. program. SOUTH MOUNTAIN INITIATIVE Since the purchase of the 140-acre “Reed” parcel in December of 2015, the LGLC’s efforts have continued to further protect the South Mountain range on the northeastern corner of Lake George, and create an extensive trail corridor. In March, the LGLC purchased a 25-acre piece adjoining New York State’s Flat Rock property, on the north side of Anthony’s Nose. This piece is poised to become the primary southern access point for the South Mountain ridge trail. The LGLC also has a property under contract at the range’s north end which will provide the northernmost anchor of the trail system. WETLANDS CONSERVATION The LGLC also has entered into contracts to purchase two beaver ponds adjoining the Last Great Shoreline Preserve in Putnam: a 68-acre beaver pond between the preserve’s northern border and Glenburnie Road; and 65 acres that include a rare white cedar swamp on the east side of the preserve. These wetlands provide important habitat for a huge number of plant and animal species, and act as natural water filtration systems for all of the stormwater and streams running through the area before reaching Lake George.
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A cluster of little brown bats exhibiting the symptoms of white-nose syndrome. Photo Credit: New York State DEC
BAT SURVEY New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) researchers visited a cave near Lake George to survey for bats. The cave, which is on land protected by a conservation easement held by the LGLC, has historically been home to several species, including the little brown bat, which has been hit hard by white-nose syndrome. In addition to three porcupines who took up residence, the researchers found: 6 little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus), 1 tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus), 16 small footed bats (Myotis leibii), 88 big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus), and 1 northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). The Northern longeared bat is listed as threatened both in New York and federally, and the tri-colored bat is quite rare. The researchers also discovered evidence of recent human disturbance, including damage to the cave itself. People entering caves when bats are hibernating can be detrimental to these creatures—the disturbance may awaken the bats and cause them to lose necessary fat reserves that they rely on to survive. In addition, humans may inadvertently spread disease, including white-nose. No-trespassing signs have been posted to deter any future disturbance to the cave and its inhabitants. Evidence of white-nose syndrome was seen on the northern long-eared bat and several others, although the researchers suggested that all of the bats were probably infected, even if they didn’t show visible signs. Fortunately, an experimental treatment was recently shown to cure bats infected with white-nose syndrome. While more research needs to be done, the results are incredibly hopeful! For links to more information about this study, visit lglc.org/bat-survey.
Leaders in Conservation
conservation funder
While it’s true that every donation—no matter its size— helps to advance our mission to protect Lake George, there are times when a project’s success rides on the immediate assistance of conservation funders. The LGLC has been fortunate to partner with several of these generous donors who quietly and selflessly provide behind-the-scenes support in the form of low- or no-interest loans.
: a philanthropic individual who provides short term or “bridge” funding to a land trust at low- or no-cost financing to help the organization complete a project by a deadline or until fund-raising is completed. These individuals make little or no profit on these transactions, and sometimes forgive portions of the loan as a donation to the non-profit organization. In short, conservation funders use marketdriven methods to accomplish philanthropic outcomes.
One such conservation funder is Ike Wolgin of Bolton Landing. Most recently, in addition to providing a generous donation to the Pinnacle project, he helped the LGLC to close on the project through a near-zero interest loan for a portion of the purchase price. Mr. Wolgin’s assistance allowed the LGLC to meet the Seller’s demands as to the immediate timing of the transaction without incurring high interest payments and fees.
Conservation funders like Mr. Wolgin offer a different sort of philanthropy—a hands-on approach that challenges the organization to carefully conduct its due diligence, and craft a fundraising plan and exit strategy for each property that we consider.
This is not the first transaction that the LGLC and Mr. Wolgin have partnered on, and the loans are only one benefit of the partnership. Mr. Wolgin has been a donor and an LGLC board member since 2009, and his experience in business and real estate have proven invaluable. His commitment to protecting the land surrounding Lake George is obvious by the passionate manner in which he talks about protecting land around the basin.
As the LGLC moves towards a more strategic approach to land protection, we are working hard to make sure that we use the resources that you have entrusted us with as wisely and frugally as possible. Conservation funders play a major role in our work and also help us to remember our duty to maintain fiscal responsibility.
If you would like to be among our conservation leaders with a gift to the endowment funds, or are able to act as a conservation buyer, please contact Executive Director Jamie Brown at 518-644-9673 or email jbrown@lglc.org. Thank you!
Planning for Perpetuity Land trusts talk about “perpetuity” in terms of protecting the land under their stewardship. However, when opportunities arise to purchase and protect these properties, most (including the LGLC) must scramble to raise the necessary funds. Thanks to the foresight and incredible generosity of several donors, the Lake George Land Conservancy now has a steady source of revenue to assist its efforts to acquire the most sensitive and important lands within the Lake George watershed. In 2015, Michael and Marie O’Reilly established the High Mountain Endowment Fund, and Ginny Rowan Smith and Manning Smith created the Virginia Rowan Smith Endowment Fund with an initial gift and then another recent gift. Both endowments are permanently restricted, created to allow a portion of the fund’s income to be used for capital projects as needed by the LGLC. The principal will continue to grow in perpetuity, generating more income to be used over time. This growth can be enhanced by additional contribu-
endowment : a donation of money or property to a nonprofit organization for the ongoing support of that organization. Usually the endowment is structured so that the principal amount is kept intact while the investment income is available for use, or part of the principal is released each year, which allows for the donation to have an impact over a longer period than if it were spent all at once.
tions, and we welcome your support. This is a lasting legacy that will continue to provide for the work of the LGLC for many years to come and make a wonderful impact on the lake that we all love. Our sincere thanks go to all of our generous conservation leaders for making a lasting mark on the LGLC and the land that is so special to us all.
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Stewardship Stewardship projects don’t end with the summer season. Fortunately, the LGLC’s 2015 Summer Steward Alex Novick was able to continue working through the fall to complete a number of significant projects (and will return as the 2016 Lead Summer Steward).
Brechko’s biology class from the Glens Falls Middle School. We also look forward to working with new partners, including Forest Lake Camp, SUNY Adirondack, and International Paper.
Completed projects include: fence installation at the Anthony’s Nose parking lot; design, construction and installation of a trail register for the Pinnacle; completion of the trail connecting the Pinnacle to Cat and Thomas Mountains Preserve; and herbicide application on shoots of invasive honeysuckle at Pilot Knob.
The beaver ponds and wetland areas of the Last Great Shoreline and Gull Bay Preserves are infested with invasive purple loosestrife, which spreads quickly, and can form dense monocultures that significantly change the wetland ecosystem.
In addition, Alex did a fall clean-up of the LGLC’s Macionis Family Center for Conservation and Peggy’s Point.
BEETLES TO THE RESCUE
In an effort to control the spread and work towards eradication of the plant, last summer LGLC stewards released 1,000 adult Galerucella beetles near the Last Great Shoreline’s beaver pond. The beetles, which feed exclu-
Purple loosestrife flowers. Photo Credit: Barry A. Rice, The Nature Conservancy
sively on purple loosestrife, were raised at a NYS DEC facility in western New York. We plan on releasing another 1,000 this summer. Purple loosestrife was introduced into the U.S. over 150 years ago and quickly spread through the country. The Galerucella calmariensis and G. pusilla beetles have been used extensively for over 25 years for safe and effective biological control of purple loosestrife.
PARTNERSHIPS Some major trail and invasive species eradication projects are anticipated for this upcoming season. Thankfully, the LGLC’s stewardship partners will be there to provide extra hands and enthusiastic support: YMCA Camp Chingachgook, Warren County Youth Court youth and employees, and Jason
FEEDBACK WANTED The next time you visit one of our parks or preserves, please let us know about your experience by completing our brief Hiker Survey. Your completed survey will enter you into our drawing for some cool LGLC swag! Have you used the Last Great Shoreline boat dock? Please tell us about it! Email stewardship@lglc.org with your comments.
Hike Lake George LGLC received a grant of $3,000 from the Glens Falls Foundation to support its Hike Lake George outreach campaign through marketing in local and regional media outlets.
Parks & Preserves
Pocket Guide Your one-stop guide to the Lake George Land Conservancy’s parks and preserves.
2016 EDITION
The Hike Lake George campaign was launched in 2015 in order to promote the parks, preserves and trails managed by the LGLC as important recreational and economic assets throughout the Lake George region. Thanks to the Foundation, we’ll be able to expand our reach and show that it’s easy to find a trail for every hiker. In addition to advertising, the campaign includes LGLC’s popular Pocket Guide to LGLC Parks and Preserves, which will be updated each spring and widely distributed at hospitality businesses, tourism and visitor centers, and at all LGLC trailheads. Coming soon! 2016 Edition
The Hike Lake George campaign is a major project that benefits everyone who is looking for opportunities to get out and enjoy the peace and beauty of Lake George. We are exceedingly grateful for the Glens Falls Foundation’s support of this initiative and look forward to hosting many new hikers on our trails! 6
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Pulling Together continued from page 3 Managing invasives gets them out in the field, working hard and seeing an immediate positive impact. Hiking to the gazebo at the LGLC’s Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob is one of my regular quick hikes and I noticed that the meadow and road had been taken over by honeysuckle and the invasion was spreading into the woods. I reached out to Warren Rosenthal (LGLC’s conservation manager) and we found that an effective management plan would be cutting and removing the honeysuckle in the spring before berries were ripe, then spraying the stumps in August.
Jason Brechko, tackling
The LGLC provided pizza and Glens Falls City honeysuckle Schools provided a small army of 8th graders eager to make an impact. In the two years we have been working on the project we cleared over half of the meadow and neighboring woods of large honeysuckle and are able to keep up with the seedlings that grow in the next year. We only cut for an afternoon each year but with 30 kids and five adults working, a lot gets done! And the kids feel empowered! I think this project has a few more years of hard work before it will just require a little annual maintenance. While invasive management can be done on public lands and preserves, the biggest difference can be made by private land owners. It is as important for nurseries not to sell invasives as it is for landowners not to buy them. When I drive to local trailheads I often find myself imagining what an impact we could make if landowners around the lake or anywhere spent just one day a year managing invasive plants on their property. It is great exercise and would leave space for returning native plants that make the Adirondacks so beautiful.
More Volunteers Needed for Invasive Control June 7 - 9, 10 am to 6 pm Cook Mountain Preserve, Ticonderoga
The LGLC is planning a three-day effort to remove much of the Cook Mountain Preserve’s invasive honeysuckle. Volunteers are invited to come and help at any time throughout the scheduled work days of Tuesday through Thursday, June 7 - 9, from 10 am to 6 pm. Adult and youth community groups and clubs are also invited to help, but please contact us to let us know when you may help so that we can be prepared for your arrival. Volunteers will be cutting shrubby honeysuckle; gloves are recommended, as well as long sleeves and pants to protect against the woody plants. Additional tools needed are small hand or bow saws, and large loppers. Please call 518-644-9673 for more information.
ON THE LOOK OUT
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Adelges tsugae The hemlock woolly adelgid is an aphid that feeds on hemlock trees exclusively. At this time, it is about 50 miles away from the southern boundary of the Adirondack Park. It has ravaged the trees in the Catskills and could enter the Adirondacks at any time. When the adelgids feed on hemlocks, they disrupt the nutrient flow, killing needles and branches. Eventually, it causes enough damage to kill the trees, which may take a number of years. HWA can reproduce asexually, so ONE individual can start a new population, with the potential to produce up to 5,000 progeny per year. Typically, it is spread by birds who will pick up a crawler in the water, the crawler then disembarking when the bird lands on a tree branch. The loss of hemlocks would be a huge blow to the Lake George ecosystem. They are a foundation species, meaning they play a key role in creating and maintaining habitat. Hemlocks provide shade for all of the streams entering Lake George, helping lower the water temperatures for fish such as brook trout, and stabilize the shallow soils along the stream banks. In winter, hemlocks provide shelter for deer, grouse and other wildlife. Songbirds feed and nest in them. Hemlock forests also provide habitat for insects and other invertebrates. We cannot stop the spread of the HWA, but if we are vigilant we can keep it contained while scientists work on biological controls. The LGLC is working with partners to develop an action plan to respond to any infestations in the Lake George watershed. Right now, early detection is key. We need an “army” of monitors who would check hemlocks on a regular basis for infestations and report back their findings to a coordinating organization. GET INVOLVED Become a volunteer monitor and help us stay ahead of this pest! Contact Warren Rosenthal at 518644-9673 or email wrosenthal@lglc.org. viewshed: Spring 2016
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GET INVOLVED
1st Saturday Birding Hikes May 7 June 4 July 2 August 6
Last Great Shoreline Gull Bay Preserve Last Great Shoreline Gull Bay Preserve
No registration (or birding experience) required; meet at 8 am at the preserve kiosk.
Birding For the Love of Birds On June 6, 2015, LGLC volunteers Glen and Malinda Chapman led a group of fellow birders on the inaugural 1st Saturday Birding Hike at the LGLC’s Gull Bay Preserve. They observed 39 different species, which the Chapmans submitted to their account on eBird.org, an online checklist program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society. Nearly every month since then the Chapmans have led hikers of all levels of birding experience, teaching about the birds they see or hear along the way. The hikes rotate from Gull Bay Preserve to the Last Great Shoreline, both excellent sites for songbirds, raptors, wetland species and waterfowl. In total, the Chapmans have identified 69 different species at the Gull Bay Preserve. The preserve is listed as a “Hotspot” on eBird.org, which means that multiple birders can enter data into the same shared location, creating aggregated results. Go to http://ebird.org/content/ebird to check out the lists, and add your own observations!
Christmas Bird Count Bolton circle, mid-December Contact Sarah Hoffman for information and to register: email shoffman@lglc.org, or call 518-644-9673. 2015 Stats: 754 individual birds, 36 species 22 volunteers, 212 miles covered by foot, car or bike
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Each December since 1991, the LGLC has been a designated compiler for the Christmas Bird Count, an international citizen-science program of the National Audubon Society. A dozen or more volunteers head out on the scheduled day to observe and count the birds they see within a 15-mile circle around Bolton. On average, we report 1,259 individual birds each year, with an average of 35 different species. The data is submitted to Audubon, which uses it to inform ornithologists and conservation biologists how the birds of the Americas are faring over time. 8
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Cedar waxwing (top) and bluebird (above) by Pat Demko during the 2015 Christmas Bird Count; 1st Saturday Birding Hike participants (middle) by Malinda Chapman
HAPPENINGS
Wildlife Wednesdays Caution: Live Animals! Join us every Wednesday evening
in July for our Lake Talk Series: Wildlife Wednesdays for an exclusive and up-close look at the wildlife of Lake George! Presentations begin at 5:30 pm and are held at the LGLC office in Bolton Landing, except the butterfly program, which will be at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center. July 6: Wild Wolves Adirondack Wildlife Refuge & Rehab Center July 13: Meet the Raptors Nancy Kimball, wildlife rehabilitator July 20: Brilliant Butterflies Up Yonda Farm EEC (on-site) July 27: Timber Rattlesnakes Dr. Bill Brown, vertebrate zoologist and herpetologist
Lake Talks are free but space is limited—go to lglc.org/events-and-programs for more information and to reserve your seat.
Annual Meeting Join us and guest speakers NYS Assemblyman Dan Stec and Adirondack Council Chair Bob Kafin, Esq. for a discussion on the economic benefits of conservation and recreation. LGLC will share news on conservation projects in progress and plans for future efforts to protect Lake George. The morning will also include the awarding of the newest Apperson Society members.
July 22: LGLC Annual Meeting Bolton Conservation Park & Community Center 50 Edgecomb Pond Rd, Bolton Landing RSVP preferred
Reception Meeting
10 - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 12 pm
Please visit lglc.org for more information and to RSVP.
LAND & WATER SOCIETY The LGLC’s Land and Water Society is made up of individuals who have taken action to help preserve Lake George for generations to come through planned giving.
Short on time but looking to make a big impact? Here are some creative, relatively quick ways to join the Land and Water Society and invest in the future of Lake George.
3. Codicil Amendment to Will : Contact LGLC for a sample Codicil form or view our website for a sample. Complete and add to your existing will.
1. Bank account designated “In Trust For” or “Payable on Death” : Open a bank savings account or CD titled with donor’s name/ITF such as LGLC or donor’s name/POD such as LGLC. Easy to set up, no attorney required.
4. Beneficiary of a 401(k) : Add the LGLC as a beneficiary of a 401(k) or IRA, either full or a percentage. Check with your account custodian for beneficiary designation forms.
2. Life Insurance Beneficiary : Change the beneficiary on an existing policy to LGLC or make LGLC a percentage beneficiary. Contact your Life Insurance company.
We encourage you to consult your own professional advisors to discuss what options may be best for your financial situation. If you would like to talk to us about your wishes or confidential situation, please contact LGLC Executive Director Jamie Brown or Development Manager Helen Barton Benedict at 518-644-9673. viewshed: Spring 2016
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Land & Water Conservation
Celebration
EVENT DETAILS when: August 5, 2016 Reception begins at 5:30 where: Inn at Erlowest what: Annual benefit dinner and auction Cocktail reception with open bar, photobooth and silent auction Plated dinner Fund-A-Need for Conservation Live music and dancing, special drinks and desserts Tickets are on sale now! Go to www.lglc.org/events-andprograms/conservation-celebration for additional information and to use our easy online reservation form. Formal invitations will be mailed in June. Event photos above: Veronica Span 10
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The Lake George Land Conservancy’s annual Hike-A-Thon is a one-day event held each July 5th to showcase LGLC’s parks and preserves as free public resources, and to promote a healthy, active lifestyle and appreciation for the outdoors. Hikers spell out “LG” atop the Cook Mountain Preserve during the 2015 Hike-A-Thon; Photo by Carl Heilman, II
For three years, the LGLC’s Hike-A-Thon has inspired hundreds of people (many of whom stayed up late watching fireworks the night before) to wake up early and hike for the love of Lake George. The strength of the event is not only in numbers but in the dedication and passion of those who participate. More than 275 people have already registered for the 2016 HikeA-Thon, including nearly 40 volunteers. This year’s event includes 14 different sites, three of which are new: Rogers’ Rock/Little Slide, Pole Hill Pond Preserve, and a paddle in Northwest Bay. Each site has limited space; Rogers’ Rock and Anthony’s Nose are already full! Early registration is recommended to reserve your spot, and by registering by April 30th you get a free event t-shirt! For more information and our easy online registration form, go to http://lakegeorgehikeathon.org.
2016 Lake George Hike-A-Thon Tuesday, July 5, 2016
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS: The Hike-A-Thon would not be possible without the generous support of our donors and sponsors. Thank you!
Dan & Dianne Ryterband Town of Bolton Edward Becker & Sally Vanderburgh Ivor Brown Tom Halbach & Claudia Welss Chris & Jane LaGuardia Tom Notar Jack & Linda Toner Richard & Holly Clift Dean & Terrina Cook Chuck & Carla Cumming Frank & Nancy Tetz AND Hike-A-Thon participants!
Special thanks to Valley View Farm, Dean Cook and Family, and RockSport.
For an updated list of sponsors with links, please visit lakegeorgehikeathon.org/sponsors
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Lake George Land Conservancy 4905 Lake Shore Drive P.O. Box 1250 Bolton Landing, NY 12814 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 worldrenowned water quality of Lake George and to permanently preserve the natural, scenic, historic and recreational resources of the Lake George region. Contact us: 518-644-9673 | www.lglc.org
Cover photo by Carl Heilman, II/Wild Visions, Inc.
Get out!
Stay connected! #HikeLakeGeorge /HikeLakeGeorge
Visit www.lglc.org for more information about these and other LGLC happenings. Call 518-644-9673 or email events@lglc.org to register.
April 29
Arbor Day Volunteer Work Day
Landscaping work at two sites: Peggy’s Point, Hague & LGLC Office, Bolton Landing 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
May 7
1st Saturday Birding Hike Last Great Shoreline, Putnam 8 - 11 am
June 7 - 9
Volunteer Work Days: Invasives Cook Mountain Preserve, Ticonderoga 10 am - 6 pm See page 7 for details
July 5: Hike-A-Thon July 6 - 27: Wildlife Wednesdays July 22: Annual Meeting
August 5: Gala
See pages 9 - 11 for details
July 26
Youth Scavenger Hunt
The Pinnacle, Bolton Drop off your kids for a fun hike with themed scavenger hunt! 11 am - 2 pm For ages 7-13
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