Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust (TIWLT) is situated at what is likely the most important migratory crossroads in all of North America. With the advance of climate change and disappearing wilderness, we need to protect land, life and legacies, and help people learn how they can help.

Please explore each of Land, Learning, Life and Legacies, but first take a few minutes to watch our short TIWLT introductory video. You’ll discover many ways that you, your family and friends can support TIWLT and make a 4EVER difference!

Many boaters in the 1000 Islands have passed Blueberry Island and wondered why it has never been built on? No camp site. No dock. In 2003, Sandy Gregory, the generous owner, felt it was best left alone as a protected wildlife stopover and visual River gem. He left it to TIWLT to protect 4ever.

What is now the Glen Elbe Learning Centre was left to TIWLT by a generous woman named Jane Topping. We’ve unravelled 200 years of history here with more to come. The 111 acre property features heritage flower and vegetable gardens, a Climate Change Arboretum and experiential real-world learning opportunities for students and locals.

Near Half Moon Bay in the Admiralty Group of the 1000 Islands, these marshes have been donated to TIWLT by their respective owners. They will now be protected 4ever from human development.

Hidden away from major roads is this 169-acre headwater property. It is part of the waterflow that is on its way to Charleston Lake and area. Its wetlands mitigate flooding downstream, filter water and provide homes for many species. It was a gift from Bonnie and Dick Mabee.

TIWLT Executive Director, Calder Schweitzer, hiked and assessed the 147 acre property TIWLT calls Whip-Poor-Will Woods before TIWLT offered to purchase it. It’s a key property in the watershed and we are working to protect it 4ever. TIWLT currently has a fundraising campaign in place to cover the costs of this and other important conservation projects. Please support us and help generate matching funds for up to $80,000, courtesy of two very generous TIWLT supporters. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.