Lake George Land Conservancy March Events

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The Lake George Land Conservancy will be hosting two family-friendly events in March.  These events are FREE and open to the public. Do register though by calling 518-644-9673 or emailing. Registration is required. Enjoy!

Wildlife Tracking at Amy's
March 2, 10:00 a.m - 1:00 pm 
Amy's Park, Bolton Landing

Join the LGLC for this family friendly, easy hike or snowshoe (snow-dependent) through Amy’s Park; look for tracks in the snow with naturalist and wildlife tracker Matt Walter. Walk will cover about 2 miles of easy trails and include frequent stops. In the case of rain an indoor presentation will be available at LGLC's Center for Conservation in Bolton Landing.

Winter Warm Up
March 23, 9 am - 1 pm FREE
Lake George Recreation Center, Transfer Road, Lake George

It's almost time for the annual Winter Warm Up! Bundle up the family and join us for fun activities, great food and hands-on presentations.

Warm up by the bonfire and listen to tales from our storyteller; see live raptors and other wildlife; discover pelts and bones of Adirondack animals; get hands-on with our watershed table; sample maple syrup products and learn about tapping; check out some DEC and Environmental Conservation Officer vehicles; stay busy with make-and-take crafts, games and scavenger hunt; go on a snowshoe (or hike); and eat your fill of hot soup and breads for lunch.

© Diane Chase is the author of the Adirondack Family Activities™ guidebook series, Adirondack Family Time™, which is available online or bookstores/museums/sporting good stores. Diane is currently working on the third guidebook in the four-book series of Adirondack Family Activities™.

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