Thousand Islands Land Trust

Zenda Community Picnic & Volunteer Recognition
2025-06-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Zenda Farms Preserve
Friday, June 13th, 5:30-7:30pm: Zenda Community Picnic & Volunteer Recognition at Zenda Farms Preserve $20 general admission (Kids under 12 are $5, TILT Volunteers are free)
Bring your family and friends to celebrate 40 years of conservation at the Thousand Islands Land Trust’s (TILT) annual Community Picnic! This kickoff to summer honors open space, volunteerism and community spirit. This year’s event promises even more excitement as we commemorate TILT’s 40th anniversary! Enjoy fascinating and fun exhibits from TILT’s conservation and community partners, showcasing environmental, cultural and community organizations from across the Thousand Islands region. Take a stroll down memory lane with our timeless antique tractor display, relive the joys of childhood with games, activities, a petting zoo, and pony rides, and let live music set the perfect summertime vibe. New this year we are taking a splash with a dunk tank to help raise funds for conservation! Who will take the plunge? You’ll have to join us to find out! Classic picnic fare will include hotdogs, hamburgers, salads, and desserts and ice-cold drinks will be served to wash it all down. Enjoy all this event has to offer and join us in recognizing and thanking our incredible volunteers who make TILT’s work possible. Join us for this special milestone, TILT would appreciate advance reservations.
Online registration is now closed. Please purchase tickets at the door the day of the event!

Spring Stewardship Day with the Fuller Bay Association
2025-06-06 09:00 - 11:30 | 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 cleanup! Volunteer with TILT to help clean up debris, trash and other items to prevent pollution and protect the watershed for future generations. By volunteering with TILT, you can help steward the land to ensure a better quality of life and safeguard the place we proudly call home. Be sure to wear your trusty work attire and remember to bring gloves and tools if you have them. Your efforts will not only benefit our local environment but will also support critical research and conservation initiatives across the Great Lakes region through the Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt-a-Beach program. Together we can make a local impact with global significance! Water and lunch are on us as a token of our gratitude for your commitment to environmental stewardship.
Online registration is now closed! If you would like to attend this trek, please call the TILT office at 315-686-5345.

Art from Nature KidsTrek
2025-05-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Zenda Farms Preserve
Friday, May 23rd, 3:30pm-5:00pm: Art from Nature KidsTrek with the Thousand Islands Arts Center – Zenda Farms Preserve
Join TILT and community partner the Thousand Islands Art Center after school for an afternoon of fun, hands-on experience in creating your very own nature-inspired pinch pots! This event is all about embracing your creativity while connecting with nature. We will guide you through the steps of creating your pinch pot—from shaping the clay to adding texture or designs with natural materials. After we finish our pots, we will discuss the naturally-occurring clay in the Thousand Islands region, and how it impacts the ecosystem!
Registration for this trek is now full! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please call 315-686-5345.

13th Annual “For the Trees” Arbor Day Celebration
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | East End Waterfront Park, Cape Vincent, 1200 Broadway St, Cape Vincent, NY, 13618, 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 trees at our Preserves and throughout the community. This year, we’re excited to join forces with local municipalities to plant even more trees, creating greener spaces, enhancing habitats, and contributing to a healthier environment for generations to come. Stay tuned – more details to come!
Bring the whole family to get their hands dirty and make a hands-on difference on your community. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer by emailing volunteer@tilandtrust.org, by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up on the TILT website by clicking the button below. Otherwise, feel free to stop by during the event to join in the celebration!
Treks Registration

Common Tern Nesting Grid Installation
2025-04-15 08:30 - 11:30 | Eagle Wing Shoals & Tidd Island
TILT and conservation partner Save The River, along with community volunteers will be installing nesting boxes and gull exclusion grids on Eagle Wings Shoals and Tidd Island to protect the Common Tern, a NY state threatened species. Please meet at the TILT office at 8:30 am. Work gloves are recommended, and lunch will be provided.
This Trek is now full! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please call 315-686-5345. Thank you!
