• Grindstone Island Mule Trek

    Grindstone Island

    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. If you’d like to become a member and […]

  • Breathe & Brunch Experience

    Picton Island

    Join the TILT Team and Delaney McIlrath, RYT-200 for an unforgettable morning at Picton Island. Upon arriving at the island, you will settle onto your mat for a 1-hour Slow Flow class. Following your class, indulge in coffee, mimosas, and pastries from your favorite local bakeries. After brunch, feel free to explore the Island before […]

  • Ichthyologist for a Day KidsTrek

    Governors Island

    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 […]

  • Annual Birkhead Lecture

    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. […]

  • Common Tern Nesting Grid Removal

    Eagle Wing Shoals & Tidd Island

    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 […]

  • Dig with Doug Experience

    Carleton Island, Cape Vincent

    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 […]

  • Jelly Making Experience

    Zenda Farms Preserve

    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 […]

  • TILT’s and IRLC’s Lake Kayak Trek

    Join TILT and the IRLC for a group kayak. Paddle through calm waters as our naturalists point out local wildlife and share stories about the ecology and history of the area. As the leaves start to change, this is a great chance to connect with nature, enjoy breathtaking views, and learn about the rich habitats […]

  • Fall Stewardship Day

    Potters Beach Preserve

    Roll up your sleeves with the TILT Team at Potters Beach Preserve on Grindstone Island for a day of hands-on conservation.  Volunteers will clean the shoreline to help care for the land and water we love, keeping the preserve healthy following the busy summer season. Lunch is provided by TILT as a token of our […]

  • Annual Halloween Hike

    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 displaying native and exotic reptiles, play Halloween-themed games, get your face-painted […]