Lake Association Events

Birds, Bugs, and Blossoms Hike

May 2
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grand Lake Reserve Parking Lot 2

Join us for this annual hike led by Dr. Tom Langen, biology professor at Clarkson University, with a special kids’ hike guided by Vici and Steve Diehl. We’ll explore the trails at Grand Lake Reserve, take in the beauty of spring wildflowers, and learn about the plants, lakes, and why land and water conservation matter.…

Water Quality Conference

June 5
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Redwood Hill Preserve

Join us for the Indian River Lakes Conservancy’s annual Water Quality Conference, a day dedicated to protecting the future of our lakes. This years conference is directly shaped by responses from the Love of the Lakes survey, which concluded on March 1, 2026. This event brings together government agencies, lake association leaders, researchers, and community…

The Places We Call Home

July 10
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Iva Smith Memorial Gallery of Fine Arts

Save the date (details coming soon!) for The Places We Call Home, a special event honoring the natural places that ground us, inspire us, and connect us all, featuring Gretchen Martin and Joan Applebaum, among others.

Celebration of the Lakes

August 2
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thousand Islands Winery

Join us for our annual Celebration of the Lakes fundraiser, details and tickets coming soon.