• Common Tern Nesting Grid Installation

    Eagle Wing Shoals & Tidd Island

    Install nesting boxes and gull exclusion grids on Eagle Wings Shoals and Tidd Island to protect the Common Tern, a NY state threatened species.

  • 13th Annual “For the Trees” Arbor Day Celebration

    East End Waterfront Park, Cape Vincent 1200 Broadway St, Cape Vincent, NY, United States

    Whether it’s planting new trees, caring for existing ones, educating others about their importance, or supporting conservation efforts, every step makes a difference. Join the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) at for our 13th annual “For the Trees” Community Event in celebration of Arbor Day. In twelve years, volunteers have helped to plant more than 850 […]

  • Spring Stewardship Day with the Fuller Bay Association

    Fuller Bay, Cape Vincent, NY

    Friday, June 6th, 9am-11:30am: Spring Stewardship Day with the Fuller Bay Association – Fuller Bay, Cape Vincent, NY Join the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) for the Fuller Bay shoreline […]

  • Walking Meditation

    Otter Creek Preserve

    Thursday, June 19th, 9-10:30am: Walking Meditation – Otter Creek Preserve, Alexandria Bay Join TILT at the Otter Creek Preserve for a morning of relaxation. Start with a walking meditation session to bring yourself mindfully into the present moment with instructor BJ Mosher. Let each step draw you closer to balance and inspiration. Whether you’re a […]

  • Mushrooms and Mosses Pop-Up Trek

    Crooked Creek Preserve

    Tuesday, July 8th, 10:30am-12:00pm: Mushrooms and Mosses Trek with Jean Fahey-Macsherry Trail at Crooked Creek Preserve, Hammond The Thousand Islands is home to numerous species of mushrooms, mosses, and lichens. […]

  • Grindstone Island Mule Tour

    Grindstone Island

    Thursday, July 31st, 8:30am-3:30pm – Grindstone Island Mule Tour – Grindstone Island (Meet at the TILT Office in Clayton for boat transportation) Join us for TILT’s legendary tour aboard motorized […]

  • Common Tern Nesting Grid Removal

    Eagle Wing Shoals & Tidd Island

    Tuesday, August 12th, 8:30am-11am: Common Tern Nesting Grid Removal – Eagle Wing Shoals & Tidd Island The Thousand Islands Land Trust and conservation partner Save The River need volunteers to help dismantle the gull exclusion grid on Eagle Wing Shoals and Tidd Island. Help make a difference for wildlife and have some fun out on […]

  • Grape Jelly Making Class

    Zenda Farms Preserve

    Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th of September, 10am-1pm: Grape Jelly Making Class – Zenda Farms Preserve, Clayton  The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) and the Thousand Islands Arts Center (TIAC) invite you to a two-day jelly-making workshop at Zenda Farms Preserve. Join expert jelly-maker Fred Schmitt for a hands-on experience using Zenda’s famous grapes to […]

  • Halloween Hike

    Zenda Farms Preserve

    Saturday, October 25th, 11am-1pm: Halloween Hike – Zenda Farms Preserve, Clayton Halloween and nature share a rich and interconnected history that continues to inspire traditions, celebrations, and cultural practices to this day. Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you explore the spookified Zenda Trail Spur with friends and family. Following the hike, discover partner exhibits […]