Treks
TILTreks, KidsTreks and TILTKids Day Camp are free and open to the public. These exciting programs get you out on the land to experience the natural world in the Thousand Islands.
TILTreks
These include birding, hiking, kayaking, history outings, as well as Stewardship Days and other volunteer events.
KidsTreks
Featuring great kid-oriented activities like “Ichthyologist for a Day” when we visit Thousand Islands Biological Station on Governor’s Island and learn what it is like to be a real scientist.
TILTKids Day Camp
A special themed program with several activities aimed at exploring the theme more completely. Camps have included Invasive Inspectors, Let’s Migrate, and Nature Rocks!
Upcoming Treks
Mushrooms and Mosses Pop-Up Trek
Crooked Creek PreserveTuesday, 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. […]
Annual Birkhead Lecture with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC)
Zenda Farms PreserveThursday, July 10th, 11am-12:30pm: Annual Birkhead Lecture with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC) – Zenda Farms Preserve, Clayton Join TILT in welcoming Denise Silfee from the ACLC for […]
Annual Loon Census with Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC)
Saturday, July 19th, 8-9am: Annual Loon Census with Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC) – Various Locations (chosen by participants) Calling all nature enthusiasts and loon lovers! Here’s your chance […]
Annual Summer Gathering in Celebration of 40 Years of Conservation
Wellesley IslandSaturday, July 19th 6-9pm: Annual Summer Gathering in Celebration of 40 Years of Conservation– The home of Eileen and Michael George, TI Park, Wellesley Island Join us as we mark […]
Zenda Community Garden
Looking for fresh vegetables and a space to garden? Join the Zenda Community Garden! We provide the land, you help plant, tend, and harvest.
The Zenda Community Garden provides space for local community members to grow fresh, locally produced fruits and vegetables.
Applications for garden space are accepted in early spring every year along with a $35/family fee. Call the TILT Office today for current availability at (315) 686-5345.
Hunting Permits
Conservation and hunting are vital for maintaining healthy ecosystems and balanced wildlife populations. TILT ensures both by carefully managing its lands, allowing sustainable hunting that supports wildlife management, while also preserving critical habitats through its conservation efforts, ensuring these natural spaces thrive for future generations.
Public access for deer hunting is allowed on select TILT Preserves through our permit program. We do not issue public hunting permits for turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, or trapping. Currently, TILT allows deer hunting on both Crooked Creek and Grindstone Island Preserves. Applications can be filled out by clicking the links below:
Crooked Creek Hunting Application
Grindstone Hunting Application
If you have any questions pertaining to hunting permits please feel free to contact Stewardship Director, Ken Nims at knims@tilandtrust.org, or by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345.