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
Spring Stewardship Day with the Fuller Bay Association
Fuller Bay, Cape Vincent, NYFriday, 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 […]
Zenda Community Picnic & Volunteer Recognition
Zenda Farms PreserveFriday, 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 […]
Walking Meditation
Otter Creek PreserveThursday, 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 […]
Nature Walk & Yoga Class Pop-Up Trek
S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve 15460 County Route 3, Clayton, NY, United StatesBegin your day with a nature walk and yoga class at the beautiful S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve in Clayton on the Rivergate Trail with River Yoga’s Jane Maclaughlin. We will take in the stunning views of the woodlands and grasslands along McCarn Creek followed by an all-levels yoga experience. Register today!
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.