Trail updates at Gillies Grove Nature Reserve

Trails at Gillies Grove, a beloved local nature reserve, will be undergoing updates to help improve visitor experience and natural habitats on the property. Work being done includes removing and trimming hazardous trees, updating signage and refining the trail system to streamline the existing network.

The refined trail system will consist of three main trails throughout the property; White Pine Loop, which passes through a section of old growth pine forest; Cross Grove Trail, the most direct route through Gillies Grove; and Hemlock Loop, which leads visitors to explore further into the grove. An additional access trail coming from Dan Street will also be maintained. A map of the trail system can be viewed here.

These updates will make the trails easier to navigate and create opportunities for visitors to learn more about what makes this nature reserve a special place worth protecting. New signage and trail system streamlining are important steps in restoring and conserving the habitats found on the property.

Gillies Grove Nature Reserve is a critical piece of habitat, featuring some of the last remaining old-growth eastern white pine trees in eastern Ontario. This special forest, right in the heart of Arnprior, provides habitat for a variety of species, including owls, salamanders and small mammals, and gives visitors a unique opportunity to experience nature in a sustainable way.

NCC is a charitable organization and relies on support from donors, volunteers and neighbours. It is important for our neighbours and visitors to do their part in making sure that this special place is cared for and maintained for generations to come. We kindly remind visitors to stay on marked trails, keep their pets leashed and to not litter or dump any organic waste while enjoying their time at Gillies Grove Nature Reserve.

NCC welcomes your questions or comments about the work we are doing at Gillies Grove. Please contact Megan Quinn, NCC’s coordinator of conservation biology, at megan.quinn@natureconservancy.ca.

About

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the nation's leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, NCC and its partners have helped to conserve 14 million hectares, coast to coast to coast. To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca.

Learn More
Follow us on Twitter:  twitter.com/NCC_CNC  |  twitter.com/NCC_CNCMedia
Find us on Facebook

- 30 -

Media Contact:

Tara King