Gaff Point Trailblazers

Hirtle's Beach, NS

Are you looking for an opportunity to help restore a nature trail? Join us for a day of trail maintenance at the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC's) Gaff Point Nature Reserve.

Located on Nova Scotia's popular South Shore, Gaff Point is a headland of impressive cliffs, conifer forest, heaths and grasslands. Gaff Point is stewarded in partnership with the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy (KCC), a local land trust. NCC and KCC monitor and manage a popular public trail here.

At this day-long event, we will work to maintain and improve the 3.5-kilometre-long trail that runs through Gaff Point. This will help protect the natural features of the coastal trail and promote user enjoyment and safety. We will restore areas of the trails that are a little worse for wear. Come with your energy and elbow grease!

Pre-registration for this event is required.

Field safety notes

• Moderate fitness level is required.
• Repetitive motion.
• There are no toilets on site.
• All tools will be provided by NCC.
• Water and snacks will be provided.

Equipment checklist

• closed toe footwear
• long pants
• light layers
• rain jacket
• water bottle
• hat
• bug spray
• sunscreen
• any necessary medications

Questions

Please call or email Doug van Hemessen, Nova Scotia stewardship manager, Nature Conservancy of Canada, at 902-293-0744 or doug.vanhemessen@natureconservancy.ca.