Join TILT for a magical story-based hike through the Crooked Creek Preserve! On this KidsTrek, we’ll follow an enchanting trail filled with tales of forest creatures and curious toadstools while exploring the wonders of the outdoors. Along the way, we’ll discover mosses, fungi, and local wildlife, learning about the important roles they play in our […]
The Thousand Islands is home to numerous species of mushrooms, mosses, and lichens. Lead by Jean Fahey, President of the Central New York Mycological Society, this walk will take place on TILT’s beautiful Macsherry Trail, located on the Crooked Creek Preserve in Hammond. Embark on the perfect outing while learning about the numerous native mushrooms, […]
Calling all nature enthusiasts and loon lovers! Here’s your chance to make a real impact on local wildlife conservation — volunteer with TILT and the ACLC to help count the local common loon population as part of the NY Annual Loon Census! This exciting, hands-on citizen science opportunity lets you contribute to vital research on […]
Join us as we celebrate conservation in the Thousand Islands! Spend an evening at Oak Lodge on Wellesley Island, celebrating the incredible work we’ve done together while overlooking a spectacular view of the River, and enjoying cocktails and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. This special night will feature updates on TILT’s latest conservation initiatives and our exciting […]
Join us for TILT’s legendary tour aboard motorized “mules”. Explore the 4th largest island in the Thousand Islands and dive into its rich cultural and natural history – to include the very place TILT was founded! *This trek is reserved for TILT supporters and has limited space. To give as many members as possible a […]
Join TILT, Dr. John Farrell and the TIBS crew for the 12th annual “Fish Scientists for a Day” and learn what it takes to be a fish scientist! Enjoy a boat ride and afternoon on Governors Island while meeting some new aquatic friends that live in the St Lawrence. There’s something for everyone: see baby […]
Join TILT in welcoming Alex Warcola of Warcola Apiaries as he joins us this year at the Zenda Farms Preserve for a lecture on local pollinators and the making of honey on TILT Preserves. The annual Birkhead Lecture is made possible by the generosity of Guthrie and Louise Birkhead and is free to the public. […]
The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) 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 the River too. Please meet at the TILT office at 8:30 am. Work gloves are […]
Come get your hands dirty at the “Dig with Doug” TILTrek on Carleton Island. Along with professor Douglas J. Pippin from SUNY Oswego, you will perform an actual archaeological dig at the historic Fort Haldimand. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge of Fort Haldimand and the Revolutionary War or the Thousand Islands as a […]
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Join us in partnership with the Ontario Bays Initiative (OBI), will host an informational presentation at Sally Port View highlighting recent conservation efforts in Chaumont Bay and the surrounding region. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about ongoing initiatives, connect with members of the TILT and OBI teams, and ask questions. Food and […]
Learn the art of grape jelly making from expert jelly-maker Fred Schmitt in this hands-on experience rooted in land stewardship and local food traditions. In collaboration with the Thousand Islands Arts Center, the Thousand Islands Land Trust invites participants to Zenda Farms Preserve to harvest grapes grown on conserved land and transform them into homemade […]