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In all GBLC installed 5 new Benches: 3 at Lake Mansfield and 2 on the Riverfront Trail. 

See your ambitious GBLC volunteers in action! 

July 2023 Lake Mansfield: 

Each year we reach out to Tom Tyning so that kids and their families can gain new insights into the wild array of creatures that are to be found in our ponds, forests, and fields. 

Tom never disappoints and he never comes alone! His fellow travelers may include salamanders, frogs, toads and snakes who are introduced one by one so that every kid (of every age! ) can have a rare opportunity of seeing these remarkable creatures and learning about their life histories. 

Many thanks to everyone who helped make our 13th annual road race a success! 

So many pulled together to support the Land Conservancy.
Bard College at Simon's Rock hosted our community event again this year. 38 volunteers worked together to make this annual fundraiser possible. 106 runners and walkers enjoyed a safe and joyful morning. 29 business sponsors allowed us to meet our fundraising goal. 

 Dale Abrams led a sturdy group of volunteers on the work at the boat launch to improve the lakeside habitat and make it more inviting for visitors. 

With permission from the DPW and Conservation Commission, the team shifted the large kiosk, moved boulders to happier places, installed coir logs to prevent runoff of new soil into the lake, regraded and tamped fresh topsoil, spread grass seed and then and covered the area with burlap to prevent erosion while seeds germinate. 

Check out the photos to see how an enormous amount of fun was had by All!

The habitat at Lake Mansfield hosts a enormous variety of wildlife. Snapping turtles are frequently seen swimming in the lake and laying their eggs at the shoreline. Improvements coming to the lake this year will improve the water quality and shoreline habitat for many animal species including reptiles, amphibians and mammals.  Read hear about a successful rescue of an injured turtle at Lake Mansfield.