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The Thousand Islands Land Trust Reflections Vol. 19 No. 1 spriNg 2019 po Box 238 . 135 John street . Clayton, New York 13624 (315) 686-5345 . www.tilandtrust.org A Conservation Bridge between Two Havens:

The Thousand Islands Land The A2A Corridor Trust works to conserve the natural beauty, diverse wildlife habitats, water quality & outdoor recreational opportunities of the Thousand Islands region, now and for future generations.

Save The DaTeS June 14, 2019 Zenda Community Picnic

July 20, 2019 Summer Gathering

August 1, 2019 Volunteer Recognition

August 15, 2019 by Spencer Busler, Assistant Director vegetated ridge is known as the Major Donor ot far below the flowing wa- Frontenac Axis (or Frontenac Arch), Recognition ters and rocky soils of the St. and can be somewhat challenging to Lawrence River Valley lies an conceptualize while at ground level. ancientN hourglass. Within this hour- However, the Arch’s deep green September 21, 2019 glass flows not the sands of time, but forest blocks can be easily observed Otter Creek Fun Run the quiet and consistent movement from far above the earth’s surface with of wildlife, people, and their genetic the aid of satellite imagery. In fact, the & Celebration diversities. bird’s eye view may be the very best Stretching northwest from the way to visualize this resource, which peaks of the Adirondack Park in New has stayed relatively obscure to the York to the rugged boreal terrain of many folks who work, live and play the Algonquin Provincial Park in in the 1000 Islands and St. Lawrence Ontario, a granite ridge protrudes River Valley region. from the earth in the general shape of Once covered by a sheet of ice an hourglass. This expansive, densely continued on page 2 late 1990s, researchers tracked a female moose as it travelled from the heart of the Adirondacks across the Frontenac Arch, crossing the St. Lawrence Board of Trustees River through the 1000 Mike Phelps, President Islands, across TILT’s Larry Kingsley, Vice President Crooked Creek Preserve, Robin Hoffman, Secretary and into the remote Al- Greg McLean, Treasurer gonquin Provincial Park. Jane Heffron, Member at Large Art Mack, Member at Large This moose came to be Todd Atkinson known as Alice, and her story Cindy Bower has helped bring awareness to Jeff Burt and understanding of the existence John Cardamone over one mile of this Algonquin to Adirondack Jane Carver thick, the St. Lawrence River Valley’s Sarah Compo (A2A) wildlife corridor. Alice, among Dave Lucas underlying bedrock was resistant to other charismatic creatures, has Molly Macsherry MacWade the erosion of the glacial retreat about become the totem, justification and Janice McPhail 13,000 years ago. Today the region is impetus of the Algonquin to Adiron- Ben Walldroff defined by rolling forests, meandering dack Collaborative. Carol Munro, Trustee Emerita streams, vibrant wetlands and stun- Despite the relatively healthy Former Trustees ning outcrops. and resilient condition of this region’s Bud Ames, 1996-2005 Mary Hannah Arnot, 2005-2012 We owe a great deal of apprecia- natural environment, there are several Nancy Breslin, 1991-2005* tion for the landforms and ecosystems forces threatening the integrity of the Cary Brick, 2005-2006 Ellen Burt, 1996-2000* left behind to these receding glaciers. A2A. At both the global and local Frank Cole, Founder 1985-2000* Their presence not only serves as one scales, climate change has had detect- Sissy Danforth, 1990-1991* Ken Deedy, Founder 1985-2018* of the most important wildlife migra- able effects on our natural environ- Barbara Feikert, 2007-2011 tion corridors on the continent, but ment. In general, the Adirondacks are Trude Fitelson, 1985-1996 they create two of the most fantastic Mike Fitzsimmons, 2013-2016 experiencing warmer and more erratic Rett Foster, 1993-2008* natural settings that we know of: weather patterns. This is resulting in Dan French, 1992-1994 Lake Ontario and the 1000 Islands. In the northward shift of several species’ Erin McCarthy Greene, 2006-2010 Carl Lueck, 2007-2015 short, the topography and islands of ranges that depend on the cold winters Alison MacLean, Founder 1985-1998* the Frontenac Arch act as an enor- of the Adirondack Mountains. These Ted Mascott, 2001-2009 Michael Mead, Founder 1985-2011* mous natural dam, holding back the range shifts aren’t likely to cease, as Diane Miron, 2013-2014 deep water that is Carol Munro, 1990-2016 Josephine Murray, Founder 1985-1998* Lake Ontario. Allan Newell, 1987-1996 Because of its Chris Phinney 2015-2018 general remoteness Liz Price-Kellogg, 2012-2015 Robert W. Purcell, 1987-1991* and inaccessibility, Fran Purcell, Founder 1985-1990 the majority of the Betsy Ravenel, 1997-2005 Joan Rueckert, 1997-2005 rocky Frontenac land- Jim Rendall, 1998-2002* scape has remained Camilla Smith, Founder 1985-1996 Susan W. Smith, 1990-2014 substantially intact Zell Steever, 2004-2012 and undeveloped. For Elaine Tack, 2010-2013 Rick Tague, 1991-2014 this reason, the re- Kristen Taylor, 2012-2016 gion’s fauna regularly Tom Tinney, 1996-2008 traverse the arch as Skip Tolette, 2009-2015 John Tucker, 1994-2013 they travel between Patti Wood, 2005-2012 the two great parks. A moose, obviously not Alice, in Algonquin Park, Susie Wood, 2001-2007 photo by Mark Scarlett * - deceased Interestingly, in the 2 it’s estimated that the climate in the Adirondack Park will resemble that of modern day West Virginia by the end of the century. As the moose, martens, and countless others seek cooler, wetter refuge to the north, they’ll require safe passage through an intact highway: the A2A corridor. Compounding this climatic issue is the fact that the narrow- est point of the Frontenac Axis intersects with the most populous stretch of the 1000 Islands. This is an area with substantial risk of Fox crossing the ice in Clayton development and fragmentation, which could ultimately become a partners are diligently working to TILT is currently in the process migration barrier if left unchecked. safeguard this wildlife highway of permanently conserving nearly The conservation of the diverse for the plants and animals that 500 acres across two adjoining natural habitats in the 1000 Islands live, breed, feed or migrate here. parcels within the bottleneck of region of the A2A corridor is a the US Frontenac Arch. These primary pillar of TILT’s mis- The A2A Collaborative, based in projects build upon existing sion, and when contemplated Lansdowne, Ontario, “connects forest preserves, helping piece at the A2A scale its impor- lands and people across the together a conservation bridge tance shines through. from the Adirondacks to the Over the last several Algonquin to Adirondacks region, St. Lawrence for our friends of years, TILT has fully rec- a critical corridor for ecological foot and feather. After all, what ognized the landscape-scale integrity and resilience.” better way to express our grati- importance of the A2A migra- tude and appreciation for these tion corridor. TILT and several www.A2ACollaborative.org natural wonders than to provide other regional conservation them with perpetual protection!

Payne Lake lies in the A2A corridor. TILT conserves 500 acres adjacent to the lake.

3 Tributes Message from the President October 16, 2018 - April 25, 2019 At the end of 2018, TILT closed In memory of Christopher Acker on 1,150 acres of conservation land Richard & Elizabeth Wright in the 1000 Islands. These proper- In memory of Barbara Babowicz Rodney Babowicz ties included wetlands that provide In memory of Stanley Bach spawning areas for our fish popula- Linda Bach tions, grasslands that provide habitat In honor of Louise Birkhead for many of our bird species, forest Gus & Susan Birkhead lands and pristine shorelines that make In memory of Dorothy Cosselman this place so special. Additionally, we Robert & Tori Cosselman accomplished our goal of achieving a In memory of Robert O. Cox Ted & Kathy Drum new major milestone for TILT and can In honor of Rebecca Dahl now celebrate the preservation of over Gerard Dahl 10,000 acres across our service area! Linda Dahl To highlight a few of the other In memory of Robert Dodenhoff Susan & Howard Charbonneau significant accomplishments during In memory of Charles Heath the year, together we: Kristy Carey • Completed a three year strategic Mike Phelps, TILT President In memory of Bill Danforth plan that will drive TILT’s mission Irene & Gerald Orvis through 2021 Bob & Lori Oster • Established the Development Com- We celebrate and thank all of you, Jake Tibbles & Alicia Dewey our loyal and dedicated members who In memory of Sissy Danforth mittee and appointed our first Direc- Dave & Caroline Munro tor of Development faithfully turn up for all of our events In memory of John Eustance • Secured grant funding across the and who have helped TILT in achiev- Nancy Eustance organization totaling $733,000 ing the targeted goal for the Conserving In memory of Pearl Fisk the Place We Love, Mission Support Daniel Fisk • Delivered a high level of land stewardship across all of our Signature Campaign of $3.7 Million! What a re- In memory of Dick Fulton markable group of supporters we have. Michael Fulton Preserves We also celebrate the life and In memory of Phil Gedney • Continued to execute on the Zenda Michael & Billie Jo Radecke Farms sustainability plan; planted legacy of our dear friend, Ken Deedy. In memory of Hunter Grimes two acre vineyard for the production The Kenneth Deedy Environmen- Martha Grimes of Zenda wine, and Zenda Cheese tal Internship Fund, created as one In memory of of Ken’s final wishes, will help to Andrew & Betty Hayduke is currently aging in the refurbished Mike & Irene Tibbles Creamery promote a whole new generation of Jake Tibbles & Alicia Dewey • Established two new Ad Hoc commit- conservationists, continuing the legacy In memory of Patti Hendler he established for land conservation Jim Hendler tees, the Grindstone Preserve Advisory Committee and Friends of Wellesley in the 1000 Islands. Three conserva- In memory of Zell & Jim Kerr tion organizations that work along the Meg Kerr & Bob Vanderslice Island, to further engage volunteers River, TILT, Save The River, and the In memory of Richard Macsherry and promote TILT initiatives. Craig & Kathy Handschuh Minna Anthony Common Nature Cen- Jake Tibbles & Alicia Dewey We celebrate the passion for land ter will share an intern during the sum- In honor of Carol & Dick Munro conservation demonstrated by the mer season, supporting their various William & Lynn Fox world-class team at TILT that worked conservation efforts, and providing the In memory of John Murray Jean Murray so hard to make this all happen. And intern with invaluable real world work In memory of Fred J Myers we enter 2019 with the same level of experience. To date, contributions to Thomas Myers excitement and have established ambi- the fund have reached $137,045. In memory of tious plans for another outstanding With warm regards, Donald & Joan Nickason year. Constance Peters Mike Phelps, President 4 A Familiar Face Comes Tributes - cont. In memory of Ruth Mead Packer Donald & Barbara James to TILT In memory of Joan Perconti Michael Cooke Kate Breheny joined the In honor of the River TILT team this January as the Sally Crews organization’s new Membership In memory of Coordinator. In this role, Kate Mary Ellen Rogers James Barden will be the key liaison between In honor of the Land Trust and its 750 plus Gary & Vera Rushmer members. She will also be Elizabeth Tolla responsible for the coordination In honor of Joan & in memory of Fred Rueckert of the administrative matters Bill & Fleur Rueckert for the organization, assisting In memory of with outreach and communica- Mr. & Mrs. Robert Simmons tions activities, and fielding and James & Cindy Kennedy directing questions about TILT’s In memory of David K. Smith Patricia Adams land conservation work. Kate Breheny, a regular participant in the Tern Grid Builder’s Kitchens Kate brings over fifteen installation each year, has joined TILT’s staff. Photo Joan Flint years of experience coordinating by Steve Sturtz Mary & Ted Mascott Jake Tibbles & Alicia Dewey and implementing environmen- In memory of Riggs Smith tal stewardship and education programs within the Golden Gate National Parks Nan Smith in San Francisco, CA and here along the St. Lawrence River. In memory of George B. Swick During her time in San Francisco, she led education and volunteer pro- Lois Swick grams at the Presidio Native Plant Nursery and oversaw the removal of invasive In memory of Bob Toole plants and the out-planting of native species in sensitive habitat areas with the John & Sandy Kinsella In memory of J. Wyatt Uhlein Park Stewardship Program. Bruce & June Boggs Most recently as Save The River’s Program Manager, she managed the Mary Ellen Comer organization’s wide range of community programs including its In the Schools David Cox Molly Cutler and associated On the Water education programs, and the Riverkeeper Volunteer Rosie & Richard Furniss Monitoring, Common Tern Monitoring, Beach Watch and Shoal Marking Pro- Carol Hills grams. Anne Lantz & Andy Greenfield Gretchen Norqual Kate also gained valuable fundraising experience as liason to the Macsherry Janet Taylor Library Society, and event and exhibit coordination experience while working at Jake Tibbles & Alicia Dewey the Thousand Islands Arts Center. “Kate’s ex- David Tohir tensive experience in the environmental field, In memory of Aaron Vogel combined with a natural passion for sharing Charlann Tranella In memory of Ted Weisberg her love for the River with others, made her a Larry & Karin Rappaport perfect fit for the position,” said Jake Tibbles, In honor of Richard Withington Executive Director. Nancy Del Borgo “As a member of this great community it is an honor to be joining the team at TILT. I am especially excited to draw upon my past experiences to help the organization grow and assist with providing opportunities for its members to find personal connections with the Kate Breheny and her husband Brian. vast diversity of conserved lands,” said Kate Breheny.

5 Protecting Where the Land Meets the River Wetlands Conservation and the Thousand Islands Land Trust

by Alaina Young, Education & Outreach Coordinator the beautiful expanse of river. And with over 4 mil- This article originally appeared in Clear Waters, the official pub- lication of the New York Water Environment Association lion people in the US and Canada relying on the St. Lawrence for drinking water, it is critical that conser- hile most land trusts focus on protecting vation organizations work together to protect this vital trees and forests, our geographic location freshwater source. puts us in the unique position of stewarding The 1000 Islands are also located at the center of landsW fundamentally linked to the freshwater system the Frontenac Arch, a geological ridge which connects of the St. Lawrence River. The 1000 Islands consists the Canadian boreal forest to the forests of the Adiron- of a mosaic of habitats supporting a great diversity of dacks and Appalachian Mountains. Also referred to wildlife, from forests and aquatic systems, to coastal as the Algonquin to Adirondack (A2A) Corridor, this wetlands and grasslands. landform serves as a natural migration route across The impact we have on the land here on the US the Great Lakes system. The 1000 Islands region is side of the border affects not only us, but the country the point where these forest systems meet, an area of we can see even from our office on the other side of unparalleled biodiversity.

Coastal wetlands provide key ecosystem services, including flood mitigation and water filtration. Photo of Crooked Creek by Alex MacLean, Landslides Aerial Photography.

6 Part of the Atlantic Flyway, the St. Lawrence is a migratory bird hotspot, and over 400 species of birds have been identified. But, the region faces many prob- lems as a result of development and human impact, including the proliferation of invasive species, pollution, and habitat fragmentation. Primarily, development threatens to shift the balance of the River ecosystem. Coastal wetlands provide countless ecosystem services, from water filtration and flood mitigation, to slowing runoff and preserving water quality. Develop- ment of land upstream from these important wildlife Golden-wing Warbler male, habitats can threaten the integrity of the system al- artwork by Bob McNamara, together, throwing off the delicate balance of plants, The Art of Wilderness animals, microbes, and sediment that makes these services possible. Without wetlands, we would not have Protecting migratory birds fish to catch, birds to watch, even waters to paddle. In August of 2017, TILT was awarded $211,800 Wetlands serve as vital nursery areas and spawning of grant funding from the US Fish and Wildlife Ser- grounds for commercially important fish species, like vice (US-FWS) Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for Muskellunge and Northern Pike, on which the tourism habitat protection in the St. Lawrence River and Great of the 1000 Islands region relies heavily. Lakes watershed. Permanently protecting over 250 acres of forests, Safeguarding biodiversity wetlands, and riparian habitat, the funding enabled a In June of 2017, TILT purchased over 300 acres fee-owned acquisition of a 180 acre tract on the Indian of wetlands and forest in Goose Bay, adjacent to River in Rossie, NY as well as the implementation and TILT’s Crooked Creek Preserve, from Berne and management of two limited development conserva- Kate Broudy, members of tion easements on remaining the Weisberg family who By protecting wetlands, TILT protects unprotected lands on Picton have stewarded the land one of the most important and sensitive Island, totaling approximate- for more than 50 years and landscapes in all of the Thousand Islands, ly 49 acres and 4,200 linear feet of shoreline. Eighty per- have consistently prioritized and the natural and human systems that conservation. The Broudy cent of US threatened and Property is deemed a Sig- rely on these wetlands can thrive. endangered bird species rely nificant Coastal Fish and on wetlands for breeding, Wildlife Habitat due to its ecosystem rarity, species nesting, shelter, social interactions, and rearing young, vulnerability, and irreplacability. It is the home of for either part of or the duration of their life cycle. New York State Threatened and Endangered Species like the Blanding’s Turtle, Pug Nose Shiner, Common Combating invasive cattails Tern, Black Tern, and Northern Harrier, as well as The Otter Creek Wetland Restoration Project more common species like Northern Pike, Whitetail began in 2018 with funding through the US-FWS Fish Deer, and Painted Turtle. Enhancement, Mitigation, and Research Fund. Once a Coastal wetlands like those at Goose Bay act as diverse and important habitat, a hybrid cattail species water filters, slowing down runoff. They buffer pollu- Typha x glauca invaded the Creek and outcompeted tion to prevent it from entering tributaries and eventu- native aquatic plants. Typha x glauca diminishes the ally the St. Lawrence River, threatening a vital source functionality of wetlands and disrupts the key hydro- of fresh water for both sides of the River. Conserving logical processes necessary for the ecosystem services this property strengthens the viability of this system, they provide. This project was designed to restore and ensures that water quality and diverse wildlife open water habitat for Northern Pike, waterfowl, habitats in the region are protected for future genera- shorebirds, and other riverine wildlife. tions. The restoration of Otter Creek involved excavat-

7 Restored pothole wetlands in Barnett Creek on Wellesley Island, this spring. Lake of the Isles is in the distance.

ing two pools, or potholes, in these dense mats, and 500 acres of wetlands adjacent to Payne Lake and Pul- digging channels to provide connectivity to the main pit Rock State Forest, and the restoration and enhance- creek branch. The excavated cattail material was then ment of 25 acres of emergent wetlands on Blind Bay piled as habitat mounds that support native biota. in Hammond. The potholes created by this project are depres- Blind Bay is a vital spawning habitat and key sional wetlands that serve to attract migratory water- nursery area for Muskellunge, an iconic St. Lawrence fowl, help to mitigate flooding by slowing and storing River species. Muskellunge were in notable decline floodwaters, and recharge groundwater supplies by due to lack of proper scientific management of the slowing infiltration of water. This project serves as a population, and since 2005, the spread of viral hem- great example of converting an invaded, unproductive orrhagic septicemia. Community responses and new ecosystem back to its former state of biodiversity and management strategies are now bringing this popula- functionality. tion towards recovery, and protecting habitat such as Blind Bay is key to this endeavor. Partnering for the environment This joint conservation project will allow for col- laboration and ensure that best management practices In 2018, TILT, along with other local environ- are being used to restore and protect important wet- mental organizations, was granted a North American land habitat throughout the 1000 Islands. Wetlands Conservation Act grant to protect and im- Wetland restoration and protection are vital in prove 2,698 acres of critical waterfowl, shorebird, and TILT’s mission of conserving the 1000 Islands region upland bird habitat within the 1000 Islands region. A for present and future generations. Wetlands lessen total of $1M was awarded to TILT and conservation the impacts of flooding, provide us with clean water, partners Ducks Unlimited, Indian River Lakes Con- and rear the fish and game that we pursue. By protect- servancy, and the St. Lawrence Land Trust, which will ing wetlands, the Land Trust protects one of the most jointly match this funding with $2.3M. important and sensitive landscapes in all of the 1000 TILT’s share of the grant funding is $573,000, Islands, and the natural and human systems that rely which will be used to protect 1,125 acres of land. This on these wetlands can thrive. TILT will complete and funding will help with the implementation of Picton continue to monitor these restoration projects, and Island Conservation Easements Phases III and IV, an search for more opportunities to work with conserva- easement on Grindstone Island, and the protection of tion partners and our local communities to protect vital over 900 acres within the A2A Corridor. This includes habitat in the place we love, the 1000 Islands region. 8 Recent Acquisitions: 10,000 Acres Conserved Conservation projects in 2018 took TILT’s land portfolio past the New “Molly Brant” 10,000 acre mark. Several of these parcels acquisitions are adjacent to existing conservation land, expanding con- tiguous areas for wildlife habitat. As an expansion of S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve, the Fitzger- Fort Haldimand Access parcel ald parcel was acquired in July to allow TILT to extend the Sissy Danforth Rivergate Trail into the Village of Clayton. The 6-acre lot will soon host a parking area and 1,000 feet of new trail leading cent to the north Goose Bay wet- shoals. to the historic trestle bridge over land complex. The property also Also in December, TILT was Black Creek. TILT hopes to begin features substantial undeveloped able to secure a Water Quality grant work on the parking area and trail road frontage along Route 12. and which made it possible to pur- extension this summer. In December, Jim Tague gra- chase the 64-acre Rusho property A substantial private dona- ciously donated Toothpick Island on Grindstone. Situated between tion allowed TILT to acquire two to TILT. This 0.26-acre undevel- Delaney Bay and TILT’s Rusho separate parcels, a total of 33.8 oped island in Chippewa Bay offers Farm Preserve, the new Rusho acres, on Carleton Island adja- breeding and loafing habitat for property’s forested riparian habitat cent to TILT’s Fort Haldimand seabirds and shorebirds that inhabit and marsh fringes will serve as a Preserve. Purportedly the site of the St. Lawrence. This property sanctuary for the Island’s wildlife Molly Brant’s quarters during the will be added to TILT’s expanding in perpetuity. American Revolution, the acquisi- portfolio of conserved rocks and tion protects against the po- tential loss of any historical resources on the property. Thousand Islands Land Trust Also adjacent to TILT’s Fort Haldimand Preserve on Milestones Reached in 2018 Carleton, another parcel will provide the only reason- able water access to the Fort. Its acquisition will effective- 350+ 121 Trees Planted on Stewardship Volunteers Trained ly create a conserved buffer Zenda Farms Preserve OVER around Fort Haldimand, protecting any historical values 10,000 ACRES on/around the site. 450+ 290+ Bordering TILT’s 2017 People at the Community Picnic CONSERVED! Parcels Conserved Broudy acquisition on Goose Bay, the 28.7-acre Weisberg parcel was purchased in late 2018. The property boasts 720+ 33.5 8 34 Years Aerial View of Picton Island by TILTrekkers Miles of Trails Signature Preserves of Conserving the Place We Love Feather in Flight Productions rolling forested habitat adja- Open to the Public 9 The River Rat of the Bird World Belted Kingfisher by Gerry Smith, Consulting Ornithologist

Its striking colors and loud rattling call make this species hard to miss as it flies along our shorelines. The only member of its tribe found throughout North America, this uncommon, but photo by Martin Zonnenberg widely distributed bird occurs wherever suit- a month, these youngsters are wonderfully comical able habitat exists. And as its name indicates, it feeds in appearance. They have a decidedly unkempt look mostly on small and medium sized fish procured by about them, with their outsized heads and bills that shallow water dives. seem too large for their bodies. Their often ruffled We usually see them and hear their loud rattle call crests and awkward perching and flight style appear as they fly above the water’s surface or perch on an very funny to us. The young are fed by their parents overhanging branch. Rarely found far from water, this for about another month before being totally on their species is a consummate “river rat” of the bird world. own. Spring migrant kingfishers usually arrive in the Adults and young usually begin dispersing by North Country in late March and early April. Males mid-August with southbound migration starting by often precede females by a week or two, making their the end of the month. Most have left our area by late presence known by loud arguments as they compete October. A few may attempt to overwinter here each for prime breeding space. Loud rattle calls abound as year with variable success. In mild winters some of two to three engage in vigorous chases, swooping and these lingering individuals survive, while most are diving on each other, above the water’s surface. This sorted out of the gene pool by harsh winters. Our spring jousting determines territorial ownership rights, region is currently at the northern edge of the species’ but occasional loud vigorous disputes re-emerge normal winter range which extends south to Panama throughout the breeding season. After females arrive and the Caribbean. Come March most of our breeders and pairing occurs, mates settle down to raise the next will leave their winter haunts headed north to enliven generation. North Country shorelines for another summer. Critical resources necessary for reproductive success include an adequate supply of suitable sized finned prey, a site for a nest burrow and shoreline perches to hunt from. The pair will dig a nest hole in a shoreline bank, preferably under an overhang, that is deep enough to protect the five to seven eggs. Eggs are incubated mostly by the female, and hatching occurs in a little over three weeks. A constantly hungry brood will keep both parents very busy feeding the three to four young that usually survive. Fledging from the burrow after about 10 2019 Raffle Features Raffle Tickets Enclosed! Belted Kingfisher Hand-carved by Glenn Sweet, this wonderful sculpture stands 17” tall and features a Belted King- fisher standing guard over his likely dinner, a tasty perch. Raffle tickets are available for $5 each, or five for $20, and are available at the TILT office and at various TILT events. The drawing will be held at the Otter Creek Fun Run & Celebration on September 21. You don’t need to be present to win. Proceeds from the raffle will support conservation of shoreline and wetland habitat preferred by Kingfishers and waterfowl. These intersections between land and water also have a direct impact on water quality, and their protection ensures that the mighty St. Lawrence will remain clean and healthy.

TILT Applies for Renewal of Accreditation TILT is excited to announce that it will be Accreditation Commission invites and accepts applying for renewal of accreditation this signed, written public comments which fall, as the organization wraps up its address how the organization meets / 10th year as an accredited land trust. complies with national quality stan- The land trust accreditation program dards. These standards address the recognizes land conservation organi- ethical and technical operation of a zations that meet national quality land trust. For the full list of stan- standards for protecting important dards see http://www.landtrustac- natural places and working lands creditation.org/help-and-resources/ forever. indicator-practices. The Land Trust Accreditation To learn more about the accredi- Commission, an independent program tation program and to submit a com- of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an ment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org, extensive review of each applicant’s policies and or email your comment to info@landtrustaccredi- programs. For TILT, being an accredited land trust tation.org. Comments may also be faxed or mailed to represents many years of hard work and dedication, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public representing an ongoing commitment to conserving Comments: (fax) 518-587-3183; (mail) 36 Phila Street, the natural places we all love within the greater 1000 Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Islands region. Comments on TILT’s application will be accepted As a part of the renewal process, the Land Trust until December 31st, 2019.

11 New Video Highlights Zenda Farms Preserve by Rebecca Dahl, Zenda Farms Program Director cases the plethora of activities that take place at Zenda The ongoing progress at Zenda Farms continues Farms, from our KidsTreks to the infamous Commu- to garner public interest from many different perspec- nity Picnic, and includes an inside look at the Zenda tives. With a multitude of lenses to view Zenda with— Community Garden and the new agricultural activity from the unique architecture of the barns, the history with our partners Coyote Moon Vineyards and Home- of the Farm, the conserved wildlife habitats, our vari- stead Heritage Cheese, developing Zenda Farms® Red ous programs, and the revival of agricultural activity, Wine and Zenda Farms® Organic Cheese. it can be pretty tough to Sharing the legacy of this very special Sharing the story and sum all that Zenda Farms legacy of this very special truly is in one fell swoop. place is incredibly important to us and place with the public is Thankfully in the to the many who love Zenda. We are incredibly important to us modern era we have the honored by former Farm Manager, Bob and to the many who love tools to do this artfully. Zenda. We are honored by From Spring 2018 Kittle’s words: “it’s very rewarding for me former Farm Manager, Bob through Fall 2018, TILT to see Zenda [and] what it is today.” Kittle’s words: “it’s very worked with Gananoque- rewarding for me to see based media business, LTRCorp, to develop a video Zenda [and] what it is today.” showcasing Zenda Farms’ “fascinating history and We continue to be so grateful for those who trea- equally exciting future.” Interweaving personal ac- sure and support Zenda, including our video intervie- counts from community members with close ties to wees (Charlene Greene, Bob Kittle, Ralph Downey, Zenda Farms throughout the ages, the story begins and Tara Clark), Doug McLellan and LTRCorp for with the establishment of the ‘Zenda Estate’ and their generous support throughout the making of the moves through the development of this state-of-the- video, and the Land Trust Alliance’s New York State art dairy farm—its agricultural legacy and the cultural Conservation Partnership Program who provided imprint it has made on Clayton. funding for the production. Continuing into present day, the video shares ac- The video is featured on our website now, be sure counts from some of Zenda’s biggest fans and show- to check it out and be inspired! 12 TILT Blog: Common Ground

Growing up in the 1000 Islands instilled strength America, Europe and more - well traveled and always in my heart that was - and still is - fueled by my sur- aching to see more of our world firsthand. I have roundings. The River, its islands and land that sur- found beauty in the landscape and culture everywhere round it, provide a peace like no other, and we need to I’ve traveled. So many places simply have to be seen protect it. I stand by this, have for a long time and am to be understood - and so does the 1000 Islands and its grateful for these values that have led me to where I St. Lawrence River. am today. Why is all of this so important? For me it’s about I’ve always found it perplexing what your mind knowing we are just a part of this earth and that it is decides to remember vividly. When I think of my ours to steward. I feel we must impart this wisdom to experiences in reference to nature and how I arrived at our future generations. This place, the earth, is a gift today, like any valid reflection, a few memories reveal and we must take care of it so that our children and themselves. Though life is incred- One of my son’s first words children’s children will care for it ibly complex, it is truly rich when with profound respect and dedica- our eyes and mind are wide open was “outside.” And I knew I tion to conservation. I have never to the beauty around us. was doing something right. felt so accomplished as the mo- I recall floating about in the ment when my one-year-old said shallow waters at the foot of Carleton Island one sun- the word “outside.” It was one of his first five words ny August day. A school of perch swam right up to me - at that moment I knew I was doing something right and I floated, trying not to move. We soaked up this and quite beautiful. We truly don’t have to do much, moment together, moving gracefully back and forth just take our kids outside and provide them with op- with the pull of the waves, while sun rays pierced the portunities to enjoy the experience and love the out- water and danced about us. As I write this in April, the doors. And together we can do this. River is shedding its last bits of ice and I long for that I look forward to serving you as the Director August day again. of Development & Communications and am forever My appreciation for nature was not born that day grateful for this opportunity. Together we will make a but is weaved into my being from childhood. I attri- difference for future genera- bute my love and dedication to the environment to my tions and hopefully touch the grandparents sending me outside to play every day…, hearts and minds of many. my extended family taking me out in the boat, on Let’s help create those coveted camping and fishing trips…, to zoos…, my 6th grade vivid memories of this place science teacher taking my class outside to learn about we call home to cherish during the wetlands that bordered our school… and that big our lifetimes and beyond. beautiful River and all it gives us - including that day with my perch comrades. Terra and Freddy Bach I have lived in different places in the world, with their son Sylas the farthest being South Korea. I have been to South Terra Bach 13 Crooked Creek is a fabulous place to paddle a kayak or canoe, with winding channels and abundant wildlife. TILT hosts a “Silver” Kayak Paddle for those interested in a quieter paddling experience.

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Dawn on the Grindstone Island Nature Trail, photo © Chris Murray

TILT’s accomplishments in land conservation and environmental education are made possible by the support of our generous donors. Together, we are conserving the wetlands, water, and wildlife that sustain us. This list represents contributions made between January 1, 2018 and April 25, 2019. Please contact us if your name should appear in this list. Thank you for your generous and continuing support!

Jack Butts Sunnyside Island Friend of the Land Guardian Jane Carver & Ron Cooper Clayton Chris Murray Photography* Clayton Susan Bockus & Michael Brown Oak Island Mary Hannah Arnot Wellesley Island Beverly & Rachel Cole Murray Isle Jeff Burt Rabbit Is The Atkinson Family Carleton Island Mike & Eileen Comerford Carleton Island Kenneth Deedy Grindstone Island John & Sally Cardamone Thousand Island Park William Cosgrove Clayton Mike & Glady Fitzsimmons Alexandria Bay Ann & George Grobe Grindstone Island Bill Danforth Jolly Island Kevin & Jane Heffron Wellesley Island Jim & Judy Kiernan Butts Island Tom & Robyn Davison Grindstone Island Jade Stone Engineering* Watertown Alex & Maggie Mehran Lake Ontario DeLuke’s Garden Center Larry & Diane Kingsley Sylvan Island Doug Munro Bluff Island & Northern Flow Vineyards* Clayton LTRCorp.* Gananoque Jim Scott & Phyllis Rawlins Round Island Joe & Deb DelVecchio Clayton Art Mack & Mary Jo Champion Clayton Rich Rossmassler & Julia Purcell The River Dan Dolan Molly & Darden MacWade Pt. Marguerite Nancy Seeley Oak Point Robert & Mary Nell Dolan Point Vivian Mary & Ted Mascott Clayton On The River Construction* Clayton Veronica & James Dolan Chris & Cindy Matthews* Grindstone Island The Makowski Trust Ted & Kathy Drum Grindstone Island Greg & Cindy McLean Wellesley Island John Tucker Cape Vincent Edith Dundon Grindstone Island Andrew & Jeanine McNally IV Wellesley Island Ben & Jada Walldroff Watertown Kathy Elliott Wellesley Island Barbara Mead Grindstone Island Westelcom* Joan Flint Grindstone Island Diane & Bob Miron Wellesley Island Patrick & Mary Fowles Pine Tree Island Carol & Dick Munro Bluff Island Kelly & Dan French# Mosquito Island Allan Newell Wyanoke Island Amy Fuller & David Henderson Big Island NYS Parks Alexandria Bay Islander Gaffney Foundation Binghamton, NY Northern New York Community Foundation The Golden Cleat* Clayton Jim & Peggy Pontious Clayton Bud & Diane Ames Wellesley Island Rick & Janet Gregware Grindstone Island Joan Rueckert Grindstone Island Don & Debbie Badour* Clayton Steve & Meg Hart Chippewa Bay Jeremy Smith Wellesley Island Barclay Damon# Watertown Debby Hirschey Sarasota Ann Sweeten & Randy Yoder Clayton BCA Architects & Engineers# Watertown Robin Hoffman Clayton Kristen & Jonathan Taylor* Clayton Skip Behrhorst & Donna Fisher Picton Island Fred & Linda Jackson Grindstone Island Don & Elaine Textor Douglas Island Bella’s Cafe & Bakery* Clayton French Bay, Inc.* Clayton Dan & Lauran Throop Clayton Louise Birkhead Kring Point David & Robyn Johnsen Oak Island Patti Wood & Jim Schnauber Clayton Blue Line Engineering, DPC# Watertown Joan Trimble Jordan Boundary Jim & Cindy Bower Clayton Bill Kaiser Grindstone Island # Underwriter Nancy & Peter Britton Grindstone Island Tom & Lynn Kassouf Thousand Island Park * InKind Gift Barbara White Butts Hickey Island Dan & Janet Keane Thousand Island Park 14 Crooked Creek is a fabulous place to paddle a kayak or canoe, with winding channels and abundant wildlife. TILT hosts a “Silver” Kayak Paddle for those interested in a quieter paddling experience.

Scott & Kim Kempton Grenell Island DiPrinzio’s Kitchen#* Clayton LaFave White & McGivern LS, PC# Theresa John & Kathleen Eisenhauer Alexandria Bay New Donors Dan & Peggy LeKander Fineview Ada May Fearon Thousand Island Park Suzanne Lipman Wellesley Island FX Caprara Dodge Jeep Chrysler Ram# October 16, 2018 - April 25, 2019 LP Builders# Clayton Garnsey General Construction* Grindstone Island Robin & David Lucas Bluff Island Larry & Jo Ann Golden* Wellesley Island Patricia Adams Chet & Ann Massari Windward Cliffs Greene Structures# Occident Island Dan McCollister & Jackie Sanson Clayton Fritz Hager & Leslie Rowland Wellesley Island Gary and Linda Albertson Jim McGarry & Lyn Pohl Oak Point Harriet Heineman Picton Island Heidi and Brian Berghuis Doug McGhee Clayton Linda Hendley & Family Grenell Island Douglas Blair Teddy & Peggy McNally Wellesley Island Michael Hogan Clayton Bruce and June Boggs Morgia Masonry# Clayton David & Lynda Hungerford Clayton Builder’s Kitchen Mr. Cyril Mouaikel & Myrna Kaplan Rockville Centre Harriet Burris Dr. Marlene Hajal Mouaikel Washington Is. Dave & Uli Larrabee Rodman Eric & Judy Mower Wellesley Island Marshall & Patti Linder Island View Condos Alison Cassidy Brandi & Daric Palmer* Clayton Live Yum* Clayton Mary Ann and Timothy Colbert John & Pat Peach Huckleberry Island Paul & Roberta MacLean Rock Ledge Mary Ellen Comer Mike & Amy Phelps Thousand Island Park Bill & Carol May Fort Pierce, FL Sarah Compo Chris & Nickie Phinney#* Clayton Janice & Dan McPhail Grindstone Island Anne and Brian Connors Doug Pippin* Rochester Mercer General Contracting# Alexandria Bay William Cosgrove Robert Purcell Grindstone Island Bill & Judy Munro Murray Isle David Cox The Delaney Bay Fund Grindstone Island Gretchen Norqual Mike & Virginia Ranger Barge Island Northern Marine# Clayton Elizabeth Custis RBC Wealth Management# Watertown Adam & Lindsay Ockman Amston, CT Molly Cutler Margot Remington & Richard Oman White Oaks Bob & Lori Oster Summerland Nancy Del Borgo Michael & Meg Ringer* Alexandria Bay Art & Judy Pearson Cape Vincent Harper Dewey-Tibbles William & Wendy Rossmassler Grindstone Island Phinney Charitable Foundation Clayton Neale and Mary Farrell Kristan Rodger Sammons Ogdensburg Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation# Schenectady Walt and Deb Gardner Phyllis Schwartz Grindstone Island Bill Ravenel Wellesley Island Sharon & James Sherman Little Round Island Brent & Gail Richardson Clayton Mindy Grandjean Sue Smith Grindstone Island RidgeviewTel# Clayton Nancy Johnson Susie Smith & Marceli Wein Sagastaweka Island River Retrievers* Clayton James and Cindy Kennedy Emmy Sorth Clayton River Yoga* Clayton Suzanne Lipman Zell Steever & Liz Raisbeck Grindstone Island Stephen & Het Sabo Carleton Mark and Susan McConn David & Susan Stilley Grindstone Island Jim & Joan Soule Pulaski, NY Gus Murray and Phyllis Johnson Edna Streets Clayton Carolyn Rueckert Stouffer Grindstone Island Thomas Myers Annie & Kent Strobel Morristown C.J. & Nicole Strickland Grindstone Island Judy Sweet Chippewa Bay Swan Bay Marina Alexandria Bay Rudy and Carol Napodano Lois Swick Exeter, NH Elaine Tack Clayton Maria Nowling Dan Tack Clayton Ian & Eve Tatlock Grindstone Island Irene and Gerald Orvis Rick & Tricia Tague Wellesley Island Thousand Islands Appraisals# Alexandria Bay Casey Rock David & Shirley Taylor Grindstone Island Thousand Islands Country Club* Wellesley Island Kristan Rodger Sammons Jake Tibbles & Alicia Dewey* LaFargeville, NY Thousand Islands Landscaping Company* Paul Sansoucy Joan & Skip Tolette Grindstone Island Wellesley Island Basil and Rose Seggos James & Charlene Tyler Wellesley Island Timeless Frames* Watertown Bert & Avis Ulrich Snake Oil Island David Tohir Dawn Smith Trey & Barbara Vars Wellesley Island Paul Stanuch T. Urling & Mabel Walker Clayton Susan Stuard Watertown Savings Bank# Watertown Janet Taylor Roy & Peggy White Grindstone Island Partner David Tohir Dane & Carol Zabriskie Prince Regent Island David Torrey 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese# Clayton Stephen and Kim White Patricia Adams Rob Aliasso Henderson Steward Andy & Carolyn Anderson Clayton Junie Augsbury Grindstone Island A.T. Matthews & Dier# Watertown Earl Bennett & Mary Lyons Watch Island Angel Rock Waterfront Cottages# Cape Vincent Eleanor Bick Wellesley Island Aubertine & Currier# Watertown Eric & Gina Bjornlund Oak Island Bach & Co.# Clayton Douglas Blair Miles Bintz Clayton David Brown & Helen Kitzmiller Grindstone Is. John Bober & Lesley Snelling Wellesley Island Tom & Jody Cardamone Jim & Cathy Breuer Wellesley Island Channelside Restaurant# Clayton Builder’s Kitchens Peter & Catrine Charron Wellesley Island Arn & Deb Caddick Linda Island Dave & Janet Christman Chippewa Bay Car-Freshner Corporation# Watertown Mary Ann & Timothy Colbert Iroquois Island Cerow Agency# Clayton Community Bank N.A.# Clayton Susan & Howard Charbonneau Murray Isle Tony & Stephanie Costantino Clayton Judy Clark Grindstone Island Courtney Thomas Photography* Alexandria Bay Clayton Island Tours* Clayton Margaret & Al Crenshaw Thousand Island Park Clayton Marina# Clayton Cross Island Farms# Wellesley Island The Clipper Inn# Clayton Bill Dakin & Jeanne Richards Oak Point Tom & Lee Coughlin Grindstone Island Steve & Vici Diehl Antwerp, NY Coyote Moon Vineyards* Clayton Gale & John D’Luhy Club Island Volunteers on Stewardship Day clean Elizabeth Custis Grindstone Island Megan & Matt Dubofsky up Potters Beach

15 The Eagle Shoppe* Clayton Matthew & Sara Elliott Wellesley Island Donors to the Nancy Eustance Fineview John & Kim Farrell The River Kenneth Deedy Luise & Tom Farrell Rochester Bill & Barbara Feikert Washington Island Environmental Arthur & Trude Fitelson Thousand Island Park Marion Fluchere & Richard Schreiber T.I. Park Jeremy Foltz & Erin McBride Grindstone Island Internship Fund Judy Foster & John Glick Clayton Foxy’s Restaurant# Fishers Landing (since our Fall newsletter) Stephen & Nancy Friot Tremont Island Hugh & Zola Fulmer Thousand Island Park Michael Fulton Imperial Beach, CA Johanna Ames and Matt Coats Rosie & Richard Furniss The Atkinson Family James & Kathleen Gaffney Clayton Lois & Sam Giamber Carleton Terra and Freddy Bach David & Elizabeth Goodfellow Montreal Skip Behrhorst and Donna Fisher Todd Harder & Kristina Hart Indian Point Fall De-Stress in Nature Yoga Trek at Spencer and Laice Busler Karen & Bruce Harrison Murray Isle Hazlewood Mechanicals Inc.# Clayton Zenda Farms Preserve Tom and Lee Coughlin Jim Hendler Navaho Island Terry and Bonnie Davenport Elliott & Marjorie Hillback Butterfield Lake Contributor Barbara Deedy Doug & Anne Holbrook Clayton David & Frances Ivey Clayton Charles & Suzanne Albertson Clayton Joe and Deb DelVecchio Manny & Victoria Jerome Fineview Gary & Linda Albertson Steve and Vici Diehl Bill & Johanna Kernan Carleton Island All Seasons Landscaping & Garden* Carthage Meg Kerr & Bob Vanderslice T.I. Park Johanna Ames & Matt Coats Wellesley Island Dan Dolan Mike & Jean Kimber Grenell Island Sylvia Anderson-Shoultes Grindstone Island Betsy Fitter and Roxane Pratten Janet Lamb-Ennis Grindstone Island Deb & Kit Angell Tom & Lonnie LaRochelle Clayton Anne-Marie Foltz Vee Angle Herb & Elaine Listemann Clayton Craig & Holly Armitage David and Elizabeth Goodfellow John & Polly MacLean Club Island Tiel Arnot & Meredith Johnston Summerland Is. Betty Grater Richard Margolis & Sherry Phillips T.I. Park Al & Jane Arras Wellesley Island John & Candace Marsellus Fayetteville Eva Augustin Alexandria Bay Eric and Sarah Gregware Marshall & Sterling Insurance# Saratoga Springs Don & Caroline Babcock Clayton Karen and Bruce Harrison Dennis & Janet McGraw Syracuse Thomas Bachert & Joanna Allman Sarah Miller Schooner Island Deborah Bailey Chippewa Bay Robin Hoffman Fred Morey Grindstone Island James Barden Doug and Anne Holbrook Jim & Cindy Morris Indian Point Bert Barr Kingston, ON Emily Holt Carol & Dan Mossien Woronoco Island John Benvenuto & Gary & Karen Muisus Clayton Ellen Fleischmann Cape Vincent Joan Johnson Beth & John Munro Murray Isle Heidi & Brian Berghuis Joan Trimble Jordan Dave & Caroline Munro Murray Isle Alice & Robin Berkeley Wild Goose Island The Mustard Seed* Watertown Ron & Merrilee Bertram Hammond Lawrence and Joy Jorgensen Kate Newell Bluff Point Bob Binhammer Grindstone Island Anne and Chris Kline New York State Zoo* Watertown, NY Jon Binhammer & Linda Garrett Grindstone Is. Jim & Jane O’Neill Chippewa Bay Ken and Caroline Larson Gus & Susan Birkhead Kring Point Don & Pat Pickworth Grindstone Island Waring & Audrey Blackburn Clayton Nancy Lawrence Putnam Seamless Gutters# Alexandria Bay Don & Linda Blauvelt Thousand Island Park Dan and Peggy LeKander Chris & Joy Rhinebeck Grindstone Island Bruce & June Boggs Riverbay Adventure Inn* Chippewa Bay Mark & Christine Bolus Iroquois Island John and Polly MacLean River Wellness Center* Clayton Andrew Bott & Christine Sebor Carleton Island Dan and Carol Mossien Bill & Fleur Rueckert Grindstone Island Jeffrey & Linda Bouvier Clayton Paul Sansoucy Oak Point Mary Bowman Wellesley Island Allan Newell The Scoop* Clayton Allen & Claire Boyd Indian Point Rob Pandina and Val Johnson Camilla Smith & Martin Kenner Grindstone Is. Harry & Peggy Bracken Sackets Harbor LoLita Pfeiffer Paul Stanuch Mike & Lynn Bradley Astounder Island Robert & Paula Street Wellesley Island Mike Brandemuehl & Lee Bentz Clayton Pat Rich Carter & Nan Strickland Grindstone Island Chris & Kara Braun Grindstone Island Gerry Smith Donald & Linda Taylor Grindstone Island Kate & Brian Breheny Clayton The Gold Locker* Clayton Nancy Breslin Wellesley Island Sue Smith Barbara Thomas Clayton Barb Brontman Emmy Sorth Thousand Islands Sun# Alexandria Bay Spencer & Laice Busler Adams, NY David and Susan Stilley Tisa Gallery Clayton Drs. John Campbell & Heidi Crow Mark & Mary Lou Tolette Grindstone Island Mark & Lucille Canter Rick and Tricia Tague Twin Trees Foundation Wellesley Island Bob Carnegie Grindstone Island Ann Ward Dingman Point John & Judy Carter Wellesley Island Wood Boat Brewery# Clayton John & Libby Chisholm Carleton Island Bernie & Sandy Wood Forand Owatonna Island Clayton Distillery* Clayton Clayton Lions Club Clayton Ron & Patricia Cocquyt Carleton Island Sarah Compo Watertown Caryn Contino Grindstone Island Judy Corbett Clayton

16 James & Jacqualine Costello Alexandria Bay Mark & Susan McConn Wellesley Island James & Vera Costello Thousand Island Park John & Judy McCullough Cuba Island Coughlin Printing* Watertown Gary & Lynn McElfresh Grenell Island CPS Recruitment Syracuse Carrie McNally & Rick Maechling Wellesley Is. Kathy Cross Iroquois Island Geoff & Marianne Mead Grindstone Island Molly Cutler Jonathan & Jennifer Mead Grindstone Island C-Way Golf Club* Clayton Frank & Ada Menapace Chippewa Bay Robert Daly Shady Shores William Millar & Velda Hammerbacher Dark Island Spirits* Alexandria Bay Daniel & Lynn Miller Cape Vincent Amy & Todd Davenport Haynes Miller Murray Isle Beverly Davison Grindstone Island Mil’s Motel Clayton Matt & Susan Deedy Grindstone Island David & Jayne Montrois Clayton Susan Deedy-Mahoney Grindstone Island Fred & Anne Mosher Maple Island Robb & Nancy Dehm Rabbit Island Bill Munn & Elizabeth Chapman Indian Point Charles & Mary Dillingham Chippewa Bay Gus Murray & Phyllis Johnson Point Vivian Verna Docteur Chaumont Thomas Myers Sally Dodge & Dale Guldbrandsen Wild Goose Is. Rudy & Carol Napodano Patrick Donegan Alexandria Bay Deborah & David Neuroth Clayton Donna Dundon & Myrna Carter Clayton Ryan & Rebecca Northington M. Elaine Engel Clayton Peter & Gloria O’Brien Chippewa Bay James Estes Dingman Point Working in the Zenda Community Gar- Jim & Martha O’Donnell Clayton Amy Eustance Fineview den. Membership in the garden is open Dave & Linda Palmer Indian Point Neale & Mary Farrell Rob Pandina & Val Johnson Chippewa Bay Feather in Flight Productions* Wellesley Island to all. Contact us for more information. Michael Parkes Thousand Island Park Fibonacci Art Gallery - Greg Lago* Clayton Parkes Ecological LLC Thousand Island Park Jeff Ficano Picton Island Lee Harper Massena Penny Partlow Thousand Island Park Karen Ficano Picton Island Barton Haxall Club Island Shara Peets Theresa Stu & Liz Finer Dana & David Haymes Roc au Baie Daniel Fisk Chippewa Bay Thermon Hazelton Redwood David Fisk Chippewa Bay Charles & Orinda Heck Grindstone Island Betsy Fitter & Roxane Pratten Grindstone Island Paul & Magda Heckmann Clayton Be a Katie FitzGerald Watertown Sandy Heerkens Shady Shores Anne-Marie Foltz Grindstone Island Deborah Heineman Picton Island Rick & Helen Fuhrman Theresa Tom Heineman & Kyoko Tsuchiya Picton Island Bob & Julia Galusha Carol Hills Watertown Richard Gamble Glenn Hoagland Walt & Deb Gardner Romer & Deming Holleran Niagara Island Paul & Sandy Garrett Wellesley Island Emily Holt Grindstone Island Tr a i l Joe & Phyllis Gaska Dillon Point International Water Levels Coalition Clayton Mike & Sandy Geiss Clayton Peter & Nancy Jackson Belvidere Island Jay & Vicky Gilbert David & Kathy Johnson Clayton Betty Grater St. Margarette’s Nancy Johnson William & Diana Grater St. Margarette’s Phillip & Marion Johnson Thousand Island Park blazer! Bob Gray & Rebecca Keese Brush Island Ross & Lynn Jones Thousand Island Park William J. Gray Brush Island Amelia Jonides Dick & Erin Greene Thousand Island Park Lawrence & Joy Jorgensen Eric & Sarah Gregware Clayton Mike & Jan Joyce Ivy Lea Martha Grimes Alexandria Bay Paul & Linda Kavanagh Peter & Lynn Gustafson Manzanita Island Willie & Judy Keeler Indian Point Pete & Cathy Haake Grindstone Island James & Cindy Kennedy Wellesley Island John & Elaine Haley Tennis Island Carrie Kerr & Dick Warner Thousand Island Park Mary & Del Hamilton Chippewa Bay Al Kettell & Nicole Sarett Jan & Bob Hampton Clayton John & Sandy Kinsella Wellesley Island Kerry & Joe Koen Fineview Kripalu Yoga-BJ Mosher* River Dennis Parker LA Golf & Country Club* LaFargeville Sallie & David Lake Thousand Island Park Anne Lantz & Andy Greenfield Grenadier (US) Ken & Caroline Larson Grindstone Island Nancy Lawrence Grindstone Island Wayne & Beverly LeChase Tennis Island Craig & Ellen Lewis Carleton Island Coit Liles Deer Island Fran & Peggy Lisewski Dillon Island Josh & Cinda Lord Summerland Island Join our new Carl & Tammy Lueck Alexandria Bay Eric & Julie Lueck Iroquois Island Monthly Giving David & Rosalind MacLean Rock Ledge James & Betty Magaro Nels & Debbie Magnuson Chippewa Bay Program Rocco & Roberta Mangano Blind Bay Gail & Carl Marlett Information at www. Don Metzger, volunteer, and Alaina Chuck Mascott Stow, MA Young, TILT Staff, install the Tern Grid Bill & Jann McBride Neenah, WI TILandTrust.org Tom & Linda McCausland Clayton 17 Eleven scout troops (nearly 200 people) came to Zenda Farms to TILT’s “For the Nicole Berry Chaumont Trees!” 2019 Arbor Day Celebration - cold and wet, but perfect weather for trees. Kim Bigelow Iwo Eden Edward & Margaret Blackmer Oak Point Sarah Bockus & Wes Martin Three Ledges Bonnie Bolus Iroquois Island Paul Bousquet & Holly Powers Three Ledges Michael & Sandy Boyden Cape Vincent Kelly & Brian Boyer Clayton Nancy Boynton Watertown Ken & Melody Brabant Clayton Cathy Bredin Kathy Bristol Cape Vincent Bruce & Elaine Brooks Grindstone Island Don & Janice Brown Black Lake Larry & Judy Brown Clayton Tom & Pat Brown Cape Vincent Martine Burat & Anthony Malavenda Shannon & Kevin Burke Harriet Burris Alexandria Bay Janet & Jon Burrows Clayton William & Linda Bush Manlius, NY Meg Caddick Linda Island Marcia Calabrese Pullman Island Tom & Beverly Campany Clayton Ralph Caputo Clayton Kristy Carey John & Kathy Carnegie Grindstone Island Calvin & Pat Carter Washington Island Cheri Carter Clayton Jack Petroske Chaumont Sun Shack* Clayton Cheryl & Ed Carvill Goose Bay LoLita Pfeiffer Grindstone Island Timothy & Melody Sweet Grenell Island Alison Cassidy Peter & Laurie Pike Cape Vincent Gwen Stockwell Taylor Grindstone Island Connie Cavallario Alexandria Bay Philip & Roxanne Pratt Redwood Janet Taylor Robert & Leigh Charron Westminster Park Donald G. Price Wellesley Island John Tennity & Teresa Burnap Elaine & Stephan Chase Grindstone Island Windsor & Kay Price Thousand Island Park Mike & Irene Tibbles Butterfield Lake Robert & Lila Chatfield Deena Procopio Brewerton Bob & Dorothy Topping Maple Island Howard Cheney & Lynn Rancourt Clayton Mark & Donna Quallen Clayton Michael & Temple Touchette Indian Point Roy & Nancy Cheney Fishers Landing Sid Quarrier & Eliza Bailey Scow Island Treasure Island* Alexandria Bay Bill & Pat Childs Bridgeview Island Bob & Janet Quinn Sackets Harbor Bob Tuke Thousand Island Park Clayton Country Club* Clayton Ro Rabozzi Oak Point Deborah Ullrich Clayton Food Co-op* Clayton Walter & Georgina Ratcliffe Ivy Lea Thomas & Mary Vary Hilton, NY Annie Mazur Clayton Reinman’s Decorating Center Clayton Merritt Vaughan Princess Charlotte Island Mary Ellen Comer Reinman’s Department Store* Clayton Jamison Vincent Marietta, GA John & Melinda Comstock Alexandria Bay Doug & Betsy Rendall St. Helena Island Matt & Annie Wall Laurentia Island Anne & Brian Connors Margot Rendall & George Gardner St. Helena Is. Virginia & Charles Wardell Fishers Landing Michael Cooke Rochester River Day Spa & Salon* Clayton Ron & Beth Watson Tennis Island Gregory & Martha Coon Redwood Ed & Denise Robertson Butterfield Lake Dennis Weller & Cheryl Roe Clayton John Cooper Governor’s Island Ross & Karen Rowland Sackets Harbor Jonathan & Heather White Watertown Nicole Cornaire Clayton Mike Rulison Kingston, ON Susie Wood & David Duff Owatonna Island Robert & Tori Cosselman Alexandria Bay Evelyn Saphier Hammond Richard & Elizabeth Wright Brush Island Claire Cox Florida Joe & Millie Savarese Clayton Arthur & Barbara Yarah Indian Point David Cox Mark & Louise Scarlett Rossie Andrew Dahl Brooklyn Lisa & David Schenker St. Margarette’s/Halfway Anne Dahl Doylestown, PA Brian & Phyllis Schirano Rose Bay Annemarie & Joseph Dahl Cresskill, NJ Terry & Ed Scott Haymarket, VA Family-Individual Gerard Dahl Farrmerville, LA Raf & Barbara Pritchard Little Squaw Island Linda Dahl Brooklyn Tom & Jeanne Sebastian New Hartford, NY 1000 Islands Ready Mix* LaFargeville Patricia & Frank Dahl Helmetta, NJ Susan Shelato Ogdensburg Carol Adler Morristown Jerry & Viki Dano Pat & Dory Sheldon Wellesley Island Liz Aldridge Lazy Acres Steve Daub Galway, NY Shurfine Market* Clayton David & Janet Amyot Chippewa Bay Terry & Bonnie Davenport Grindstone Island Gerry Smith* Adams, NY Bowie & Susan Arnot Summerland Jim & Edith Davison Grindstone Island Ken & Mary Smith Macedon John & Lori Arnot Clayton Barbara Deedy Grindstone Island Nan Smith Fishers Landing Rhea Arnot & Helmut Jenkner Wellesley Island Nancy Del Borgo Cape Vincent Sarah Ellen Smith Clayton Arsenal Wine & Liquor* Watertown Maryann Delaney Clayton Jeanne Roy Snow Alexandria Bay S. Graham Atkinson Helen DeThomas Cape Vincent Glenn Snyder Alexandria Bay William & Christine Atkinson Grenell Island Harper Dewey-Tibbles LaFargeville South Jefferson Wine & Liquor* Adams William Atkinson Carleton Island Claudia & Patrick DiJoseph Carol & Frank Spencer Rodney Babowicz Dillon Point Leigh & Chris Dillenback Clayton Les & Sandra Squire Linda Bach Cape Vincent Charlie DiSalvo & Kathleen Kennedy St. Lawrence Pottery* Clayton Coley & Susan Baker Oak Point Arthur & Ella Dawn Doherty Clayton St. Lawrence Spirits* Clayton Dennis & Sarah Baldwin Clayton Jim & Donna Donegan Alexandria Bay Don & Kate Stevenson Wellesley Island Anne Barros Dexter Kevin & Theresa Donovan Long Island Ann Storandt Clayton Jamison Barry Katie & Lou DuBon Grenell Island Wayne & Lana Storie Chippewa Bay Gretchen & Bill Bartosch Barbara Duling Crystal Lake Susan Stuard Eliza Bates Uncle Ad’s Island Juliana Eames Cape Vincent Matt Sullivan Murray Isle Paige Benigno Locust, NJ Gerry & Deb Eddy Westminster Park 18 Susan Favreau Watertown Naturalist Peter O’Shea leads our annual Signs of Spring Trek on the Macsherry Trail. Tim Favry Tom Favry Tom & Dorothy Fitzgerald Clayton Anna & Jim Forbes LaFargeville George Forbes Clayton Chuck & Arlene Franklin Doylestown, PA Richard Fratta Thousand Island Park Don & Christine Fredericks Chippewa Point Don & Lynn Fredericks Syracuse Freighters* Clayton Anne & Randall Frick Blackstone Bay Karen Gallo Clayton Art Gamble Clayton Bud & Ann Garlock Alexandria Bay Emery Gasparek Isle LaMott Clarence Giles Clayton Dan & Barb Gold Clayton Sev & Carol Gonnella Alexandria Bay Thomas & Debra Graff Mindy Grandjean Lyle & Barbara Green Clayton Charlene Greene & Ron Colin Clayton Bob & Kathleen Grose Cape Vincent Kathy Halsey Birch Island Alan Handschuh Plessis Craig & Kathy Handschuh Redwood Herschel Handschuh Redwood Sharon Harris-Ewing Marv Hart & Bari Bryant Clayton Joan Johnson Grindstone Island Kate Lavarnway Ken Hartman Redwood John & Susan Johnson Cape Vincent Rich & Monica LeClerc Alexandria Bay Bill & Katie Haseley Grindstone Island Pat & Pat Jones Wellesley Island Dan Leone Alexandria Bay Bob Hedden Wellesley Island Pamela & Jim Judson Fishers Landing Claire & Larry Leonhardt Alexandria Bay John & Amy Herbert Indian Point Karla’s Christmas Shop* Clayton Joe & Kathy Leskoske Wellesley Island Thomas & Kathryn Hill Edward & Catherine Kernan Carleton Island Giff & Sue Lewis Grandview Park Demer Holleran Niagara Island Rosalie Kerr Thousand Island Park Florence Lewis Rice & Leroy Lewis Clayton Joel & TC Hollis Alexandria Bay Elizabeth Kincaid-Ehlers Stave Island Eugene & Arlene Long Clayton Tom & Barbara Hollister Chippewa Bay Kassandra Kittle & Colby Mallette Clayton Dale & Kathy Lueck Sue & Tom Houlihan Rochester, NY Anne & Chris Kline Eileen Lynn Betty Howe Murray Isle Sharon Klingenberger Clayton Ron & Carol MacDonald Grindstone Island Charles Hudak James Knap Manzanita Island Christy & Gray MacLetchie Round Island Peter & Kathleen Hulburt Boalsburg, PA Paul & Gayley Knight Sue & Jim Mahoney Chaumont John Nuber & Margaret Hummel Clayton Kolle & Mcguire, LLC Grindstone Island Averell Manes & Angel Brito Heartsease Island Dwayne & Tonya Hutchinson Round Island Dennis Kuhn Brooktondale, NY Sidney Manes Ojibway Island William Ilmanen & Ethel Larrabee Linda Island Mike & Sandy LaDue Cape Vincent John & Sarah Mara Clayton Valentino & Sherry Insalaco Iroquois Island LaFargeville Agway* LaFargeville Bonnie & Charles Mark Fineview Martha Jablonski Dexter, NY Jerry & Judy Laffer Board Island David & Gretchen Starks Martin Lake of Woods Donald & Barbara James Chippewa Bay Betty Lamb Murray Isle Joe & Peggy Maul Penny Joel Grindstone Island Jim LaPlante & Rosanne Weir Watertown Nancy & George McBride

19 Jim & Ursula McCarthy Round Island Teamwork Strategies Clayton Jerry & Anna Tidd Fishers Landing John & Karen McKergow Little Watch Island Eric Schulein Susan Timerman Larry Meikle & Jane Topping Brockville Jim & Bev Schwartz Clayton Rid Tinney Grindstone Island Anne Mellon Clayton Ken Schwarz & Linda Watson Sackets Harbor Elizabeth Tolla Catherine Merwin Meredith Scott & Brian Irwin Round Island David Torrey Charles Millar Carleton Island Ron Seeley Crow’s Nest Island Charlann Tranella Clayton Brandt & Lucy Miller Cape Vincent Basil & Rose Seggos Jeff & Joanne Truman Carleton Island Rowena Miller & David Ciechanowski Richard & Deena Sehlin Murray Isle Robin & Jeffrey Tubolino Watertown James & Sherla Millis Tully, NY Sellar Consulting Sandy Uhlein Grenadier-US Rhys Milsap Hammond John Sennett Wolfe Island Lynda Van Alstyne & Dean Hurley Chippewa Bay Francie Rendall Minder St. Helena Island Pete & Ann Shearer St Ann Island Dale & Susan Van Liew Grenell Island Tyler Mitchell & Michelle O’Brien Clayton Erika & Michael Sherman Christie Vliss Roberta & John Morrison Hammond Matt & Cindy Sherrill Alexandria Bay Anna & Stephan von Muehlen Grindstone Island Don & Marie Murphy Alexandria Bay Kay Barned-Smith & St. John Smith Ronnie & Bob Wadsworth Fishers Landing Jean Murray Syracuse Dawn Smith Anne Wagner Rochester Gloria Musser Clayton Scott & Janel Smith Fishers Landing Natasha Wagoner Ann Nadeau Oak Point Whitney Snyder Redwood Walldroff Farm Equipment* Watertown Thomas & Leah Neely Redwood St. Larry’s* Clayton Buzz Ward Dingman Pt. Victoria & Steven Newcomb Carleton Island Sue St. Louis & Peter Bleau Chippewa Bay Jennifer Wardell David Nickason Indian Point Bob & Arlene Staples Greg Washburn Hammond Neil Nicol & Leslie Mitchell Chippewa Bay John & Marie Steinbeck Black River, NY Inez Wehrli Grindstone Island Gary & Patty Nielan Chippewa Bay Albert Stickney Grindstone Island Averil Werner John & Darlene Nielsen Swan Bay Christine Stirling Clayton Jim & Ruth Westbrook Clayton Maria Nowling Wellesley Island Jason & Cristina Buitron-Stock Chippewa Bay Stephen & Kim White Blackstone Bay Elizabeth O’Brian Clayton Louise Strayer Clayton Melissa & Ted Wiggins David & Eileen Oliveira Murray Isle Annie Sudds Mallorytown Tom Williams Elissa Orlando Daniel & Lisa Swainbank Mary Wills Interiors* Alexandria Bay Irene & Gerald Orvis Clayton Steve & Debz Sweet Grenell Island Richard Withington Round Island Margaret Parkes Thousand Island Park Jim Tague & Lori Thistle Chippewa Bay Rick & Becky Wollin Constance Peters Penfield, NY David & Margaret Taylor Wellesley Island Betsy Wolverton Grindstone Island Leigh Petras Jeremy & Mary Taylor Grindstone Island Beverly Wood Owatonna Island John Petrone & Maria Harden Wellesley Island Pat Taylor Clayton Rick & Marianne Wood Owatonna Island Dan Phillips Chippewa Bay Steve & Nellie Taylor Thousand Island Park Ben & Rebecca Wright Brush Island Andre Philpot Kingston Gene & Joan Terenzetti Wellesley Island Carolyn Youngs Clayton Francoise Piron Redwood Cathy Teske Fayetteville Elizabeth Youngs Clayton Garet Plantz Alexandria Bay Laura Tessieri Kent Zaiser Gary & Lesa Plantz Alexandria Bay The Mason Jar* Clayton Jeff & Courtney Zoller Porch & Paddle* Clayton Art & Lorna Pundt Cape Vincent Elysia Purcell Clayton Jack & Jean Quarrier Ragnavok Island Michael & Billie Jo Radecke Murray Isle Larry & Karin Rappaport Indian Point Carol Reed & Bill Moth Clayton Eugene & Mariana Reinhart Cape Vincent James & Glorian Reinman Clayton Peter & Liz Remington White Oaks Bill & Jeanne Reynolds Morristown Pat Rich Murray Isle Sarah & Rob Riddoch Clayton Bruce & Sandra Rippeteau Cape Vincent River Magic* Clayton River Muse - Jan Byington* Clayton Camilla & Silos Roberts Watch Island Casey Rock Rachel Rockwell Summerland Island Rob & Tuni Rodormer Wellesley Island Paul Roe Clayton Blake Ruddock Clayton Bob & Brooke Runo Island 57c Leon & Dawn Rusho Grindstone Island Jack & Janet Russell Russell Tract James Russell Stephen & Lisa Sarfaty Oak Point Don & Cici Sauda Grenell Island Mike & Tammi Scales Johnson City Frank Schepis Watertown Tim Schlachter Morristown Gil Schmidt & Mary Clark Clayton

20 Volunteering at TILT n behalf of TILT, I would like to thank all Where do your interests lie? Opast volunteers, and warmly welcome all interested supporters, to our newly revitalized r Hiking and walking TILT Trails: Become a Preserve Stewardship volunteer program. Volunteer! After moving here in June 2018, the 1000 Islands has quickly r Attending TILT Events: Volunteer at become my home. I spend every day with a magnificent view of Zenda Picnic, Summer Gathering, or the River, talking to those who share in admiration of this place Otter Creek Fun Run! Sling salads, we all love. My vision for TILT’s volunteer program is to create a grill burgers, greet guests, sell mer- space where people can celebrate the natural beauty of this region, chandise & raffle tickets, help with and offer their unique set of skills in a relationship that is both parking, set-up and take-down. beneficial to you as a volunteer and to our organization. I want r Getting to know TILT staff: Help TILT to cultivate a group of passionate volunteers to help lead TILT in with administrative work! Answer our mission to conserve the place we love, for present and future phones, stuff envelopes, and other generations, and I thank you for your interest in joining TILT in office needs. this endeavor. r Working with my hands: Come to a The enthusiasm and passion for TILT exhibited by our in- stewardship event! For the Trees, credible volunteers shows, and it is inspiring. With the help of this Tern Grid, Stewardship Days... newly revitalized volunteer program, together we will protect more r Spreading the word about TILT in natural wildlife habitat for generations to come. I am committed to the community: distribute flyers, fill providing you with a volunteer experience that will be productive brochure boxes, attend outreach and fulfilling. events. TILT values the contributions of our volunteers as integral to r Sharing my knowledge and skills: our organization. As you give your time, energy, and effort to the Lead a TILTrek, photograph Pre- organization, so will we ensure your efforts are supported and ap- serves, Treks, and Events. preciated. r Helping TILT in any way I can: I plan to communicate with each volunteer to ensure that your Donate items or packages for our goals, and the goals of TILT, are met. Every single person can silent auction, host an event at your make a difference, and I am excited to work with you to determine home, provide transportation for what valuable contribution you can make to our organization, and Treks and Events. to the conservation of the 1000 Islands region. And don’t forget to join TILT at our annual Volun- teer Recognition Event on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 so we can celebrate and thank our volunteers over dinner and awards at Deluke’s Garden Center at Northern Flow Vineyards. To join TILT as a volunteer, email volunteer@tilandtrust.org, call 315-686-5345, visit our website, or stop by the office to say hello. I look forward to working with you! Alaina Young

Education and Outreach Coordinator Volunteers clean up Potters Beach [email protected] during Fall Stewardship Day

21 2019 Treks Friday, June 21st, 9am Summer Solstice Walking Meditation - Otter Creek Preserve Nature Trail Yoga at FosterBlake Preserve A “De-Stress in Nature” workshop ending with quiet contemplation at the Otter Creek overlook. Saturday, May 11th, 10am Spring Stewardship Day - Zenda Farms Preserve Thursday, June 27th, 5:30pm-7:00pm Wear work clothes and be sure to bring gloves. TILT Annual Birkhead Lecture at Zenda Farms Preserve will provide water and lunch. – part of Clarkson Connections Seminar Series John Davis, A2A Collaborative Thursday, May 16th, 5:30-7:30pm Saturday, June 29th, 9am – 10:30am Intro to eBirding Trek with Dan Miller - TILT Office 3rd Annual Mutt Strut in partnership with the Jef- Learn the eBird app on your smart phone & computer. ferson County SPCA at Zenda Farms Preserve $10 pre-registration /$15 day of registration per person Saturday, May 18th, 7am - 10am Warbler Walk Trek with Dan Miller-Otter Creek Pre- Monday, July 1st, 10am-2pm serve. Learn identification skills and see bird species Carleton Island Rookery Hike* galore during this month of migration. An extraordinary adventure to an active heron rookery on Carleton Island with ecologist Michael Parkes. Saturday, June 1st, 10am Short Hike & Yoga Session with River Yoga – Fos- Tuesday, July 9th, 10-12pm ter Blake Preserve “Dairy Farm Day” KidsTrek at Homestead Farms An all levels yoga class in sight of the St Lawrence. - LaFargeville A day on an organic dairy farm; meet the farm animals, Friday, June 14th, 5:30-7:30pm learn how cheese is made and how to milk a cow. Community Picnic at Zenda Farms Preserve Thursday, July 11th, 10-12pm $12 for TILT supporters / $15 general admission (Kids Nature Journaling KidsTrek with TIAC at Otter under 12 are free) Creek Preserve We partner with the Thousand Islands Arts Center Tuesday, June 18th, 8-9:30pm (TIAC) at Otter Creek Preserve for a creative and Moonlight Payne Lake Paddle with IRLC engaging exploration of nature. Enjoy the serene night sounds of wildlife with our friends from Indian River Lakes Conservancy. Mutt Strut at Zenda Farms Preserve

Zenda Community Picnic

22 & Events Saturday, July 20th, 8-9am Annual Loon Census with Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation- Various Locations (chosen by participants)

Saturday, July 20th 6-9pm Annual Summer Gathering Fundraiser–Residence of John and Sally Cardamone - $100 per person

Ichthyologist for a Day Friday, July 26th, 1-2:30pm Treasure Hunt! Introduction to Geocaching- Chip- Thursday, August 15, 5pm-7pm: TILT’s Major Do- pewa Bay Preserve nor Appreciation Event – Grindstone Island Winery. Using GPS, set out in search of caches. This is the per- Watch for your invitation. fect family activity for a beautiful summer afternoon. Saturday, August 17th, 8:30pm-10pm Thursday, August 1st, 5pm-7pm Zenda Movie Night- Zenda Farms Preserve Volunteer Recognition Day - Northern Flow Vine- An outdoor movie night you will never forget! Bring yards. A casual reception for volunteers. Drinks and your lounge chairs and blankets for a movie under the dinner will be served and our volunteer awards will be stars, projected onto the historic Hay Barn at Zenda presented! Farms Preserve. Thursday, August 22nd, 9am-11:30am Friday, August 2nd, 1-3pm Summer Yoga Session at Potters Beach Preserve- Ichthyologist (Fish Scientist) for a Day KidsTrek Potters Beach, Grindstone Island with Thousand Islands Biological Station Tuesday, August 27th, 8:30am Thursday, August 8th, 10am – 1:00pm Common Tern Nesting Grid Removal - Eagle Wing 7th Annual TILTKids Day Camp “Let’s Migrate!” Shoals & Tidd Island at Zenda Farms Preserve Saturday, September 14th, 10am At TILT’s 7th Annual TILTKids Day Camp, the magic Fall Stewardship Day of migration will come alive at Zenda Farms Preserve. –Potters Beach Preserve Help clean-up this popular outdoor recreation destina- Tuesday, August 13th, 10am-1pm tion after another busy summer season. Chippewa Bay Kayak Adventure*–Riverbay Adven- Saturday, September 21st, 10am-12pm ture Inn, Chippewa Bay Otter Creek 5K Family Fun Run and Celebration An exciting paddle in beautiful Chippewa Bay, which $10 pre-registration, $15 day of event (Kids under 12 is connected to one of the most significant wetlands on are free) the St. Lawrence, TILT’s Crooked Creek Preserve. Sunday, October 6th, 1pm Moonlight Kayak Trek on Butterfield Lake Fall Foliage Hike with HFY Inc.-Otter Creek Pre- serve & Nature Trail The whole family will enjoy a hike in search of vibrant fall foliage on the Otter Creek Nature Trail. KidsTreks or TILTKids event * These treks are reserved for TILT Members. Please join today.

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Zenda Farms Benefit Concert Across the Midnight Sky with Ann Sweeten, Steinway Artist Tickets Meet & Greet with $30 Presale Artist following Antique $35 at the Door performance BOAT $25 for Seniors & Military SHOW Tickets available at Weekend the Clayton Opera House Box Office & at claytonoperahouse.com Saturday August 3, 2019 Clayton Opera House Doors open at 7:00 Music begins at 7:30 & Media Sponsor: Sponsored Mary Ted Mascott by: 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel The Channelside Restaurant