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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Ichthyologist for a Day KidsTrek
Governors IslandJoin 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 […]
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Annual Birkhead Lecture
Zenda Farms PreserveJoin 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. […]
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Common Tern Nesting Grid Removal
Eagle Wing Shoals & Tidd IslandThe 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 […]
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Dig with Doug Experience
Carleton Island, Cape VincentCome 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 […]
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.