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Protecting the Land that Protects the Lake since 1988

LGLC News for December 2025

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192 Acres in Bolton Now Permanently Protected

The LGLC purchased 192 acres in the Town of Bolton on November 21. The “Wing Pond Addition” was one of several priority conservation projects identified in this summer's 2025 Land Campaign. Featuring three acres of wetlands and more than 1,000 feet of stream corridor, the property provides critical water quality protection.


The undeveloped forested property shares nearly half a mile of its boundary with the LGLC-owned Wing Pond Preserve and also borders NYS DEC-owned Wild Forest. Its stream flows into the LGLC’s recently protected 207-acre Sundew Pond Preserve, which flows into Lake George’s Northwest Bay.


We are grateful to the Miller family, who owned and cared for the land for decades, for working with the LGLC to see the land permanently protected.


Sarah, Jim, and John Miller expressed, “When Captain James Miller purchased acreage in North Bolton in the late 60s, it was to protect and preserve the land. His children are grateful that going forward, the LGLC will be taking over the stewardship of this beautiful property.”

Sylvamo Grant Expands Educational Programs for 2026

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The LGLC has been awarded a grant from Sylvamo that enable us to include more educational programs in 2026!


These programs will include three new opportunities for the 2026 Discovery Series to get out and around the watershed, as well as several birding outings.


Keep an eye on our Events Calendar as we continue to add outings in the new year!

New Skida x LGLC Gear is Here!

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The LGLC's collaboration with Skida continues with new prints and products this winter! Each product in this special collection features a custom embroidered tag with the LGLC logo.


Choose from Skida's classic headband or unlined running hat, or check out our brim hats, neck gaiters, pom beanies, or other hats to keep you warm and cozy!


Hurry! Order by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17 so we can get it shipped to you by the 23rd, or pick up from the LGLC office until Monday, December 22.

End-Of-Year Giving Schedule and Office Hours

If you wish to make a gift of appreciated stock in this calendar year, please initiate the transfer before December 18.


Donations by mail must be postmarked by December 31, 2025 to be processed as a donation for 2025. (Please note that credit card donations received after December 31 will be processed as a 2026 donation, regardless of postmark date.)


Online donations must be made by 11:59 pm on Sunday, December 31 to be processed for 2025.


Holiday Office Hours:

December 23-26: CLOSED

December 29-31: Open 10 AM – 2 PM

January 1: CLOSED


Regular hours of Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, will resume January 2.


LGLC Events

Be sure to visit LGLC.org/Calendar, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get updates and posts about events as more are added.

Registration Opens for Walk on Water

January 6 ONLINE ONLY


10 a.m. | Registration for this popular event will go live on Tuesday, January 6 at 10 a.m. through a link on the Walk on Water's event page linked here and below. The Walk on Water will take place February 20 & 21.

> More Info and Registration

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LGLC Open House

January 23 @ LGLC Office, Bolton Landing


2 - 4 p.m. | Stop in and say hello during the LGLC's annual open house! Meet the staff, enjoy some tasty refreshments, and learn about conservation projects coming in 2026. No RSVP required.


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Discovery Series: Snowshoe Hike

Feb. 19 @ Amy's Park

Feb. 20 @ The Pinnacle Preserve


9 - 11 a.m. | The 2026 Discovery Series kicks off with two snowshoe hikes to search for animal tracks in the snow and other winter phenomena as you learn about the unique adaptations of Adirondack flora and fauna for winter survival.

> More Info and Registration

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The LGLC’s mission is to permanently protect the land that protects Lake George. As an accredited, nonprofit land trust, the LGLC works with willing landowners and other partners to protect land that protects the world-renowned water quality of Lake George and the natural resources of the Lake George watershed.