Loon Friendly Lake / Wildlife Committee
If you’re at the lake, you’ve probably been treated to the call of the loons! We’re excited they’re back, and are looking forward to protecting them again this summer as we work toward our fifth Loon Friendly Lake Certification through the ADK Center for Loon Conservation.
This year, our first of two lake clean-ups (one of the requirements) is scheduled for the first week of July. To make participation easy, please choose a day and time that works best for you during that week to scour a section of the lake, beaches, roads, and trees along the shoreline for fishing line, hooks, and trash. As a reminder, there are four locations around the lake with fishing line recycling containers. (If you need help finding one, please send an email to hali.holmes@friendslakeny.org). New this year, if you share a picture of your “catch” (feel free to include yourself!) to the above email, AND you attend the annual meeting, you will be entered into a drawing for a beautiful loon photo from the ACLC, in a barnwood frame donated by Stevie Latham.
Please check best practices to learn about how to protect loons and other wildlife. To learn more about ADK loons, visit ADK loon website. Thanks for helping to protect our precious Friends Lake loons!
Eurasian Milfoil Actions
On June 24, 2025, a Zoom call for the members of the Friends Lake Property Owners Association. Leading the call was Bruce France, President of the FLPOA and Brian Greene, Program Director for the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP). During the call, the introduction of Eurasian Milfoil into Friends Lake was discussed and what was being done to control Eurasian Milfoil. This is an unlisted video and can only be seen by those who have the link.
Sunday, August 17th at 3pm “Nine, Wine & Dine”
We are happy to announce that the 2nd annual FLPOA “Nine, Wine & Dine” Golf Tournament will be part of the 2025 social calendar at Cronin’s Golf Resort-Warrensburg
This year’s format includes a shotgun start 9-hole, 4 person team scramble, prizes and raffles, drinks, a BBQ dinner and one new twist….hint….it involves your 7 iron! For those not interested in golfing, but still want to join in the fun, we are once again selling “Dinner Only” tickets.
Prices remain the same as last year:
Golf & Dinner: *$55.00. Dinner Only: $20.00
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 9AM ON SATURDAY, JULY 5TH AT FLPOA COFFEE HOUR, PRIOR TO ANNUAL MEETING. This year we are asking that you please pay at time of registration to secure your spot. Checks made payable to FLPOA and cash accepted. No worries if you don’t have all your players lined up yet, but please reserve your team on the 5th. Like last year, we are expecting the tournament to sell out quickly. If you are a single player or couple, you can still join in the fun-we will be happy to pair you up with other singles/couples.
Please contact Liz Hughes at liz.hughes@friendslakeny.org should you have any questions. See you on the golf course!!