Give a Gift Towards Stewardship of the Land!

The Butts Family Conservation Fund was created to support the perpetual conservation and stewardship of the Otter Creek Preserve & Nature Trail. This Fund allows the River communities and all nature lovers visiting the Thousand Islands to enjoy the Preserve and its important wildlife and landscapes.

The Otter Creek Preserve & Nature Trail is both a community favorite and close to the hearts of the Butts family. From its winding trails through vibrant habitats to the mesmerizing views of Lynch and Otter Creeks this property does not disappoint. This land will always be here for the community but together we need to ensure its health and vitality for the future. This past August the Butts family helped to raise essential stewardship funds for this TILT Signature Preserve.

“We are very lucky to live, work, and play in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Greenspace that is accessible to everyone is very important to every community. We are so happy that the Otter Creek Preserve will always be a protected place for the people in our community to come and experience nature and realize why we call this place home, " said Jack Butts.

We hope this family’s dedication to our community inspires you to join us in taking care of the land for generations to come.

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