Protecting the Land that Protects the Lake since 1988

In January, the LGLC purchased 160 acres near Huletts Landing in the Town of Dresden, Washington County. This “Spruce Mountain Addition” has more than 1,100 feet of stream corridor within the Lake George watershed, including the headwaters of a tributary that flows into Lake George.

The land adjoins the 488-acre Spruce Mountain, protected by the LGLC 1996 and currently owned by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Spruce Mountain, in turn, shares a boundary with the LGLC’s Leeming Jelliffe Preserve close to the lake’s shoreline in Huletts Landing.

Together, this connected stretch of land provides critical habitat for a variety of wildlife, including the timber rattlesnake, a threatened species in New York State.

The Lake George Hike-A-Thon is a free, family-friendly event that will take place on Sunday, July 5, with 25+ different guided groups on the trails and on the water around Lake George (or on your own - our "virtual" option), followed by a free After Party.

You choose where you'd like to participate - sites vary in levels of difficulty, from the accessible drive up Prospect Mt. to 7+ mile challenging hikes, as well as water sites.

Our water options include a stand-up paddleboard, two canoe/kayak paddles, and the 5th annual wooden boat parade in the south basin!

Registration for the Hike-A-Thon will open at 12 p.m. noon (EST), on Monday, March 2. Many sites fill up FAST (within the first hour), so be sure to get in early! Everyone who signs up will receive a free event t-shirt. Learn about available sites, how to volunteer, how to sponsor the event, and more at lakegeorgehikeathon.org.

Thank You to This Year's Partners and Sponsors! (to date)

Visit our Sponsor page to learn how your business can be a part of this lake-wide event!

There is still time to apply for the LGLC's two paid summer internships. These positions will support the work of our Education and Outreach, and Conservation Programs. 

Work alongside staff to learn about land management, and help coordinate various summer events designed to educate the public about our mission, strengthen our brand, and fundraise for projects. Applications due by March 1, 2026.

This opportunity is made possible in part thanks to the George C. Singer Educational Fund, which was created and endowed by the Singer family to support LGLC's educational programs. 

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.

When the original gazebo at Schumann Preserve was removed, the Lawrence family, who had long enjoyed the space together, helped support its replacement. ... posted 2/7/2026

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Roses are red, violets are blue, we love the Lake George watershed, and we hope you do, too! ... posted 2/14/2026

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.