KEENE, N.Y. – The Adirondack Land Trust invites community members, conservation supporters, and all who love the Adirondacks to celebrate conservation accomplishments at gatherings in Paul Smiths on July 10 and Blue Mountain Lake on July 31. Both events are free to attend and open to all.
In the last 12 months, the Adirondack Land Trust has protected drinking water in the Champlain Valley; secured additions to the Adirondack Forest Preserve in the towns of Keene, Jay, and Wells; and completed trail improvements at Cobble Hill in Lake Placid. The events in Paul Smiths and Blue Mountain Lake will also include updates on new land protection and stewardship projects.
"This has been a remarkable year, not just for the acres we've protected, but for the partnerships that made conservation possible," said Adirondack Land Trust Executive Director Mike Carr. "These events are a chance for us to say thank you to the people who care deeply about the Adirondacks and celebrate conservation that will benefit generations to come."
Both events will be held at scenic Adirondack destinations. The first will be at the Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center on Thursday, July 10, in Paul Smiths, N.Y., from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Details:
- From 5 to 5:45 p.m., guests can enjoy refreshments and meet Adirondack Land Trust staff and board members.
- A program begins at 5:45 p.m. featuring a welcome from Paul Smith's College President and CEO Dan Kelting, followed by a conservation update from Adirondack Land Trust Executive Director Mike Carr.
- While RSVPs are not required, they are appreciated. Those planning to attend can register at: adirondacklandtrust.org/paul-smiths
- The VIC's 25-mile network of hiking trails is open daily. Attendees are encouraged to explore the natural beauty of the land before the event.
The second event will be held at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake on July 31. For more information or to RSVP, please visit: adirondacklandtrust.org/blue-mountain-lake
The Adirondack Land Trust works to forever conserve the forests, farmlands, waters and wild places that advance the quality of life of our communities and the ecological integrity of the Adirondacks.