Posts Tagged ‘Lake Luzerne’

Monday, July 3, 2023

Morgan Duke Conservation Society receives grant to continue environmental protection efforts

Park and Trail Partnership Program grants awarded

Walden, NY – Morgan Duke Conservation Society was awarded a $5,789 matching grant from the Environmental Protection Fund’s Park and Trail Partnership Grants program to get resources for volunteers so they can continue protect the environment at the Hudson River Special Management Area in Lake George Wild Forest in Lake Luzerne New York. The grant will help provide volunteers with safety orange uniform shirts, custom made patches for the shirts that will be designed and made from local business Adirondack Patch Co, community event pop up safety signs and a custom logo EZ-up tent for the community clean up events.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Hudson River Piecemakers Quilt Show slated for Aug. 6 and 7

All are invited to drop by this year’s Hudson River Piecemakers Quilt Show scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7 in Lake Luzerne. This year’s quilt show theme is “Starry, Starry Quilts” and the show will feature 75 quilts on display, various quilting technique demonstrations, a boutique with great gifts, a quilt raffle, vendors, door prizes, and much more.

Lorry Chwazik of Pleasant Street Quilts, will serve as Quilt Show Judge this year. Chwazik is a member of the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges, an artisan, teacher, lecturer and more among the quilting world.

The quilt show will run from from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Hadley-Luzerne Central High School located at 273 Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne, NY.

For more information about this year’s Hudson River Piecemakers Quilt Show contact Karen Goldberg, Publicity Chairperson, at 518-654-9759 or goldiek456@yahoo.com

Photo at top: Hudson River Piecemakers Quilt Show 2022 raffle quilt. Photo provided by Karen Goldberg, Publicity Chairperson.

 

 


Tuesday, May 11, 2021

May 15 cleanup day planned for Lake Luzerne

Lake Luzerne signMorgan Duke Conservation Society today announced a tree planting and litter clean-up event at the Hudson River Recreation Area on River Road in Lake Luzerne, beginning at noon on May 15. The community is invited to participate in this free event. A check-in table will be located at the big parking lot between the Lake Luzerne-Warrensburg line, by the kiosk. Hand sanitizer, bags, snacks, and water will be provided. Participants are required to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing.

Participants and visitors can walk the campsites and trails, including the Bear Slide trail, and other areas to help pick up garbage. Orange garbage bags and gloves will be provided. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will lead a tree planting program at approved locations in the Hudson River Recreation Area. A limited number of shovels and gloves will be available – the community is encouraged to bring their own gloves and shovels. DEC is providing the trees, which will be coming from the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery.

Please RSVP by visiting www.morganduke.ngo/events. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign them in.

Welcome to Lake Luzerne sign photo by Gwendolyn Craig/Adirondack Explorer


Saturday, November 28, 2020

OSI Protects Warren County Property in Southern Adirondack Foothills

Newly protected property, located west of the West Mountain Ski Area, aids in clean water protection and efforts to fight climate change

The Open Space Institute (OSI) has announced the permanent protection of land in the Town of Lake Luzerne- building on over thirty years of land protection in and around the Adirondack Park Preserve. The town is composed of hard and softwood forests and wetlands, within the Hudson River watershed. This acquisition will be providing protections for clean water, as well as contributing to the fight against climate change via the capture of carbon.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Litter Clean-Up Day in Lake Luzerne

By James Sullivan

On July 15,  the Morgan Duke Conservation Society, along with seven new volunteers came together and had a litter clean-up day at the Hudson River Special Management Area, known as the Buttermilk & Bear Slides in Lake Luzerne.

The new volunteers came from Hudson Falls, Glens Falls, Hadley, and Lake Luzerne and other places.  They helped picked up garbage throughout the area, along the road, and around campsites near the Hudson River. Several of the volunteers removed some of the graffiti that was on the rocks.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Amending the APA Map and the burden of proof

George Davis is a visionary and practiced land use planner and ecologist. In the early years of the Adirondack Park Agency, George helped to conceive, draft, and implement the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan and the park’s Private Land Use and Development Plan.

George Davis comes to my mind now because of several proposed amendments to the APA’s Adirondack Park private land use map, the so-called “fruit salad” map displaying the private and public land classes. The proposed amendments to the map now up for a decision are for 34 acres to go from Moderate Intensity Use to Hamlet in Lake Placid, sponsored by the Town of North Elba, and for 105 acres to go from Rural Use to Moderate Intensity in Lake Luzerne, sponsored by that town.

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Monday, January 20, 2020

Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Has New Leader

hadley luzerne historical societyHoward Schaffer of Lake Luzerne has been elected President of the Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society, following outgoing President Joe Kavanagh, who has served for the past four years.

Since the Historical Society was founded in 1973 it has played an important role in preserving the Hadley Parabolic Bow Bridge, the Harmon House, and the Gailey Hill Schoolhouse. » Continue Reading.


Monday, September 23, 2019

Adirondack Paper Makers Innovated Industry

Innovative Adirondackers are responsible for countless innovations in the paper industry, according to paper historian Dr. Stephen Cernek.

Cernek is working to convert the former International Paper building in Corinth into a museum with local, regional and international support. He will be be in Luzerene to discuss Adirondack paper making pioneers and their influence on the international history of paper making. » Continue Reading.


Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Great Civil War Beard and Hairdo Contest

Civil War Beard Hair StylesThe Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society is set to host a Great Civil War Beard & Hairdo Contest on Saturday, September 7th, beginning at noon, as part of the Homecoming of the 118th NY Adirondack Regiment Civil War Encampment.

Attendees are encouraged to grow and trim their beard or style their hair in a Civil War era style. » Continue Reading.


Monday, August 19, 2019

Adirondack Regiment Civil War Encampment in Lake Luzerne

118th Logo The 118th NY Volunteer Infantry, the Adirondack Regiment, was formed in 1862 from over 1,000 men from Clinton, Essex and Warren counties. They were present at the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox.

While celebrating and memorializing the Adirondack Regiment, re-enactors are set to demonstrate various Civil War period military and civilian impressions in Lake Luzerne during events September 7-8.

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Sunday, August 11, 2019

Preserving Adirondack Architecture Program Planned

Victorian House courtesy Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical SocietyThe Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society is set to host a program entitled Preserving our Adirondack Architecture, with guest speaker Steven Englehart, Executive Director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage. » Continue Reading.


Sunday, May 26, 2019

Preserving our Adirondack Lakes Talk in Luzerne

hadley luzerne historical societyThe Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society has announced “Preserving Our Adirondack Lives,” a program set for Thursday, June 13th, at 7 pm, at the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library, 19 Main Street, Lake Luzerne.

Jim Lieberum, Director of the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District, will be guest speaker. Preserving Adirondack lakes has become more challenging over the past decade. Development, pollution, invasive species and overuse has led to both challenges and discoveries. » Continue Reading.


Sunday, March 31, 2019

Adirondack Folk School Readies For Spring

Lake Luzerne’s Adirondack Folk School is making sure everyone is set for spring with a variety of craft and artisan classes. When the snow finally melts, flies, reeds, and rods are just a few of the offering to get people out of winter mode and to be summer ready. With a focus on introducing and maintaining traditional folk arts, the Adirondack Folk School provides a variety of classes that appeal to all skill levels.

The Adirondack Folk School opened in June of 2010 and has grown throughout the years. The goal of providing a location to learn and preserve traditional folk skill classes resonated with local residents as well as participants from across nation. » Continue Reading.


Monday, October 8, 2018

Sen. Betty Little To Present Historical Society Program

hadley luzerne historical societyThe Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society has announced Senator Betty Little will be the guest speaker for their upcoming program “New York State Government’s Role in Preserving Our Adirondack History,” on Thursday, October 18th, at 7 pm. » Continue Reading.


Sunday, September 2, 2018

Archaeology of the Adirondacks: New Book, Lecture

David StarbuckThe Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society has announced “Understanding the Archaeology of the Adirondacks,” a lecture by archaeologist and author David Starbuck of Chestertown on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 8 pm, at the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library 19 Main Street, Lake Luzerne.

David Starbuck is a noted authority on the archaeology of the Adirondacks. He will share excerpts from his latest book Archaeology of the Adirondacks and discuss findings from his most recent Adirondack excavations. The book focuses on the varied material culture brought to the Adirondacks, and now found underground. » Continue Reading.



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