Louisa Reitzel, Education & Outreach Intern
I have loved nature for as long as I can remember. My love for nature developed beyond the confines of the city I grew up in. Growing up in Syracuse, my love for plants and animals set me apart from my peers, as they had not experienced nature in the same ways that I had. I spent many summers in the Thousand Islands with my grandparents. Experiencing the River and surrounding wildlife in the area shaped me into the environmentalist I am today.
My internship with TILT provided me with opportunities that helped me understand why environmental organizations are so important. Somewhere between hiking the organization’s iconic Signature Preserves, teaching local youth about the environment, and learning about Blind Bay, my dreams of becoming an environmental lawyer were solidified.
TILT’s motto is Live. Learn. Conserve. Live and coexist with nature. Learn why nature needs to be protected. Conserve resources that help both humans and wildlife thrive together in harmony. After all, we only have one Earth.
The Land Trust has a very important job in conserving the Thousand Islands and making sure that the place we all love can stay healthy forever. TILT’s work in conservation of the Thousand Islands is helping the ecosystem stay healthy so we can all enjoy it for future years to come.
Being part of an organization with such an important mission gave me the opportunity to help change the world. I cannot thank TILT enough for providing me with an unforgettable summer.
