Over the past 38 years, the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) has been dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural beauty, habitats, and landscape qualities of the Thousand Islands region. During that time, TILT has received unwavering support from its many dedicated volunteers, both in the TILT office and out on the land. With over 12,000 acres of land to steward, TILT recognizes the importance of volunteers in its efforts to properly steward these lands.
This past February was a prime example of the sheer dedication and grit that our volunteer base shows. On a cold, damp, and blustery day, over 20 volunteers came out in force to take part in the first annual Blind Bay Stewardship Day. With our partners at Save the River, TILT staff lead a local boy scout group through the installation of 14 birdhouses and wood duck nest boxes throughout the newly expanded preserve. The scouts learned about the importance of conservation and had a fun time in the process.  With over 100 species of fish, mammals, and birds utilizing this property throughout the year, our collective efforts were fruitful in safeguarding and conserving the natural resources of Blind Bay.

On the heels of a successful shoreline cleanup day last Fall, the first annual Blind Bay Stewardship Day proved to be a solid building block for future stewardship efforts in Blind Bay. Volunteer land stewards are essential to TILT’s sustained success in preserving land within our service area. TILT celebrates those who are committed to keeping conservation alive in the Thousand Islands.