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Explore the different activities and events available at a conservation area near you.

Hiking and Biking

Explore nature as you hike or bike along our multi-use trails. With over 35km of maintained trails throughout our Conservation areas, ranging in difficulty, length, terrain and accessibility, there is something for everyone.

Offered at: Ken Reid, Windy Ridge, Durham East Cross Forest, Pigeon River Headwaters, Fleetwood Creek Natural Area, Accessible Trails

Dog Walking

On-leash dog walking is welcome in all our Conservation areas. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all users we always require pets to remain on-leash and ask that owners pick up after their pets. For off-leash fun, visit the Howlers Corners off-leash dog park.

Offered at: Ken Reid, Windy Ridge, Durham East Cross Forest, Pigeon River Headwaters, Fleetwood Creek Natural Area

Horseback Riding

Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area offers just over 7km of multi-use trails. With two large parking lots, horse gates for easy access into the park and sandy soils throughout, these trails make for great riding.

Offered at: Durham East Cross Forest

Snowshoeing and Cross-country Skiing

Grab your snowshoes or cross-country skis and experience winter on the trails. Trails are not groomed, and conditions are weather dependent.

Offered at: Ken Reid, Windy Ridge, Durham East Cross Forest

Book a Facility

Looking for a venue for your next family celebration, corporate event or field trip? With facilities such as the Field Centre, pavilions with picnic tables, and group camp, Ken Reid Conservation Area offers facility rentals for all your needs.

Offered at: Ken Reid

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Forest Therapy

Join our certified forest therapy guide on an immersive forest experience. Forest Therapy is based on mindfully connecting to the natural world. Take time to relax, reconnect and deepen your relationship with nature! Explore the forest with your senses. Walks are slow and easy, with lots of stillness built in. Good for all fitness levels.

Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming forest therapy sessions.

Seniors Walking In Nature

Enjoy fresh air and social interaction on a guided hike through the trails of Ken Reid Conservation Area. You'll be guided on a 1.5-hour hike by staff and learn about the property, plants, animals and habitats that exist. Walks are at a relaxed pace and most mobility needs can be met if identified ahead of time.

Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming Seniors walking in nature sessions.

Owl prowl

Explore the conservation areas after dark as you try and find some of the owls that make their home in the canopy. Participants will learn about the types of owls that can be seen before heading into the forest.

Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming Owl prowls.

Herb Walk

Wander the trails and experience plants in their natural setting. Learn how to positively identify plants in the wild and how to use them medicinally in your life. Ethical harvesting will be discussed but no harvesting will be done within the conservation areas.

Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming Herb walks.

Bat Walk

Join us for an evening of walk and talk, about the much-misunderstood bat. Learn about this small but mighty pollinator as we explore the conservation area trails.

Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming Bat Walks.

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