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
Events
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Islander Major Donor Appreciation
Join us for an evening of cocktails and hors d’ouevres as we raise a glass to you, our Islanders, Guardians, Friends, and Protectors of the Land, whose dedication and love […]
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Chaumont Bay Conservation Update and Regional Initiatives
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. […]
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Jelly Making Experience
Zenda Farms PreserveLearn 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 […]
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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 […]
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 [email protected], or by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345.