Guided Hike in Nashville Conservation Reserve

Saturday September 19th,  9:00a.m-12:00p.m | Huntington and Kirby Road

Explore the river, revel in nature and learn more about the Nashville Conservation Reserve.

Date: Saturday September 19th 2025
Time: Guided Walk starts at 9:00a.m
Location: Nashville Conservation Reserve, Huntington and Kirby Rd Entrance
Distance: 1-2.5km
Duration: 2.5-3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate – some terrains are a bit uneven but we will walk at a leisurely pace

Please remember to bring a refillable water bottle, a hat, sunscreen and bug spray. Please keep in mind there are no bathrooms in the Conservation Reserve.

Join us on Saturday, September 19 at 9:00 a.m at the Nashville Conservation Reserve for a guided walk led by former Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association President, Roland Gatti to learn more about the Nashville Conservation Reserve. We’ll be looking for old growth trees, species who call the Nashville Conservation Home and catch glimpses of the Humber river.

The Nashville Conservation Reserve is a large Toronto and Region Conservation area located in York Region. The landmass is over 2,200 acres and is found within the main subwatershed of the Humber River Watershed. The conservation is home to a vast variety of wildlife and is an important migratory corridor. The Nashville Conservation Reserve is an integral part of the region’s natural heritage system.

There will be occasional stops during the hike to learn more about the ecological value of the Nashville Conservation Reserve, and plenty of opportunities for participants to engage with nature in a meaningful and fun way! There is now free parking available in a newly constructed parking lot at the Huntington Rd and Kirby Rd intersection for hikers!