TILT and Save the River need volunteers to help dismantle the gull exclusion grid on Eagle Wing Shoals and Tidd Island. This event is weather dependent - we will call registered participants to confirm the date. Please meet at the TILT office at 8:30 am. Work gloves are recommended and lunch will be provided by Subway of Clayton. Please register to volunteer by emailing volunteer@tilandtrust.org, by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up on the TILT website at www.tilandtrust.org.

For TILT’s 3rd annual Camp, TILTKids will hike different habitats along the Grindstone Island Nature Trail and learn the importance of each for the various animals, insects, plants and trees that live there. Shorelines, shrub lands, grasslands, wetlands and woodlands - all are important in the web of life! Lunch will be provided by Subway of Clayton. TILTKids Camp participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for outdoor play. Space is limited, so sign up early. *TILTKids Camp is reserved for TILTKids supporters and has limited space.

Join us for TILT’s now legendary tour aboard motorized “mules,” led by Grindstone resident and TILT Trustee Ken Deedy. We will embark on a fascinating tour of the 4th largest island in the 1000 Islands to learn about the cultural and natural history of the area. *This trek is reserved for TILT supporters and has limited space. If you'd like to become a member and join us on the trek, call the office at 315-686-5345 or visit the TILT website to make a contribution: www.tilandtrust.org

Kids, parents and grandparents are invited to look closer at the creepy, crawly and cute bugs that call the 1000 Islands home. A variety of activity stations will be featured, including examining bugs under a microscope with Vici & Steve Diehl; creating tie-dyed bandanas using “bug juice” (with the TI Arts Center); learning more about bees and other beneficial insects; and building bug houses - get ready to get buggy! Snack will be provided. KidsTrek participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for outdoor play.

Join TILT, Dr. John Farrell and the crew at TIBS for the 4th annual “Fish Scientists for a Day” and learn what it takes to be a fish scientist! Snack will be provided. KidsTrek participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for outdoor play. Space is limited, so sign up early by emailing treks@tilandtrust.org, by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up on the TILT website at www.tilandtrust.org.

You’re invited to a memorable evening on the River in celebration of TILT’s 30 years of conservation in the 1000 Islands! Enjoy friends, food, and live music, and support local land conservation and environmental education. Supporters will learn about TILT’s latest conservation initiatives and have the opportunity to bid on unique items and experiences during an exciting live auction - auction items to be announced...Keep checking the TILT website for updates.

TILT is once again looking for volunteers to assist with the annual loon census! The Adirondack Loon Conservation Program collects data from throughout northern New York in order to study trends in the population and implement management efforts if indicated. Please register to volunteer in advance with the TILT office so that we may send you the necessary forms for reporting.

Enjoy the scenic vistas of the popular Zenda Farm with TILT and River Yoga instructor Liz Price-Kellogg during a fun, challenging yoga class, surrounded by the beauty of nature! All levels welcomed and a limited number of mats and props are available if needed. *This trek is reserved for TILT supporters. If you'd like to become a member and join us on the trek, call the office at 315-686-5345 or visit the TILT website to make a contribution: www.tilandtrust.org

Enjoy the scenic vistas of the popular Zenda Farm with TILT and River Yoga instructor Liz Price-Kellogg during a fun, challenging yoga class, surrounded by the beauty of nature! All levels welcomed and a limited number of mats and props are available if needed. *This trek is reserved for TILT supporters. If you'd like to become a member and join us on the trek, call the office at 315-686-5345 or visit the TILT website to make a contribution: www.tilandtrust.org

Join award-winning photographer, and geologist, Chris Murray as he shares his enthusiasm for documenting the natural beauty of our region, and discuss the techniques and equipment used as he shoots. Participants must have a working knowledge of their cameras. *This trek is reserved for TILT supporters. If you'd like to become a member and join us on the trek, call the office at 315-686-5345 or visit the TILT website to make a contribution: www.tilandtrust.org