Annual Meeting to be held on July 11, 2026 at Garnet Hill Lodge

REGISTER to join us at the 2026 annual membership meeting of Protect the Adirondacks at Garnet Hill Lodge on July 11, 2026.

The 2026 annual membership meeting of Protect the Adirondacks will be held at Garnet Hill Lodge in North River on Saturday, July 11, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM with a welcome and refreshments starting at 9:30 AM.

The day will feature a business meeting on the state of the organization, election of the Board of Directors, and a Conservation and Advocacy Report. The afternoon will feature paddling on beautiful Thirteenth Lake or a short hike to the summit of Balm of Gilead Mountain. Paddlers will need to bring their own canoes, paddles and PFD’s. These trips will be led by PROTECT staff.

Refreshments and lunch will be served.

The annual membership meeting is a great way to catch up on the work of Protect the Adirondacks and meet the Board and staff.

Membership materials and ballots for those who cannot attend the meeting will be mailed to members.

 

Annual Meeting Agenda

9:30 a.m. Check-In and Refreshments

10:00 a.m. Business Meeting

1) The Chair’s Welcome by Chuck Clusen

2) Financial Report

3) 2026 Board of Director’s Election

4) Conservation and Advocacy Report by PROTECT’s staff

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Paddle on Thirteenth Lake or hike Balm of Gilead Mountain.

2:30 p.m. Afternoon activities

Click here to pay online the $50 annual meeting registration fee (look for the Annual Meeting button).

 

2026 Board of Directors Election Slate

WILL BE POSTED HERE SOON

 

Online Registration

Register online by entering your information HERE.

Thank you for your registration.

Click here to pay online the $50 annual meeting registration fee (look for the Annual Meeting button).

 

Paddle on Thirteenth Lake

Thirteenth Lake is a beautiful paddle with easy access at a shallow beach. The lake surface provides great views of the surrounding forests and mountains. The beach area is also a popular place for swimming.


Hike Balm of Gilead Mountain

The Balm of Gilead Mountain Trail is a 3-mile hike (round trip) through the Forest Preserve in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness. The hike is predominantly flat through a stretch of beautiful hardwood forest, before ascending just over 400 feet to a rocky summit with an excellent view of nearby Thirteenth Lake and the surrounding mountains and ridges. Click here to read our online hiking guide for more information on the hike.

 

View from the summit of Balm of Gilead Mountain.

 

View of the summit of Balm of Gilead Mountain.