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As a native of the Indian River Lakes Region, specifically Theresa, I have vivid childhood memories filled with a love of the outdoors. I was raised on a 90-acre hobby farm on the Oxbow Road. My dad is an avid hunter and fisherman, and if you wanted to spend time with him, you were outdoors with him.

We always enjoyed a huge garden, and still do. Summer months were filled with harvesting and canning. We lived within ten miles of Moon Lake and Payne Lake. It was easy to enjoy the lakes for all seasons of recreational activities. This way of life is as natural as breathing and one of the reasons we made the North Country our forever home.

Having said that, not everyone has been able to enjoy the same opportunities in the past or even now. When asked why I’m passionate about the Indian River Lakes Conservancy, the answer comes easy.

The reality that IRLC cares for over 2,500 acres, maintains over 20 miles of public trails, and provides a beautiful trailside learning center that serves as the hub for over 20 educational programs for kids, teens and adults each year- these programs are available at no cost and accessible to everyone, including those who might not otherwise be able to participate, is what drives me to serve.

We couldn’t hold these programs if we didn’t have nature preserves with access to trees and wildlife that places like Redwood Hill Preserve, Grand Lake Reserve, and Baker Woods Preserve offer.

Ongoing care for the land and the water quality of the 18 lakes located in the Indian River Lakes Watershed is our goal. But equally important is providing access to these unique re-sources. People that spend time here are deeply affected by this special place and that has a ripple effect on the future of our land, water, and quality of life.

In this newsletter alone, you’ll read about how support is transforming lives and changing the trajectory of this place.

But, we need your help, now more than ever. You can be an agent for change too. If you show up to one of our programs, attend a fundraiser, become a donor or volunteer, gift land or stock, or even remember the Indian River Lakes Conservancy in your legacy planning; you are passing your own story on to those that come after us, hopefully to a North Country that is as special as it is today, with spaces that are Forever Wild, because we had the courage to make a difference.

Please, remember the Indian River Lakes Conservancy in your year-end giving plans. Happy trails & best wishes for a healthy, peaceful & prosperous Holiday Season and New Year!