For Bookings Ph: (02) 9634 3163   Mob: 0407 456 577 Contact Name: Jennifer

The Hills Shire Council Guided Walks Program 2012

A FREE program designed to provide opportunities for residents to explore and learn more about the beautiful bushland reserves of the Garden Shire. All walks last for 2 hours. The walks follow bushland tracks which are sometimes rough, steep and uneven. Some walks require creeks to be crossed on stepping stones. Some walks have no toilet facilities. Numbers are limited so bookings are essential for all walks.

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. For bookings or further information please contact Jennifer on the numbers above or via email using the 'Make an Enquiry' tab.

Cost
FREE

What to bring
Wear comfortable, closed shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. For night time walks wear warm clothes and mosquito repellent. Bring a drink. Always bring a camera! For night time walks bring a torch.

Meeting Place
The exact meeting place will be advised at the time of booking.

Proudly sponsored by The Hills Shire Council.

Sunday 27 May 2012 Rouse Hill
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Connie Lowe Reserve to William Harvey Reserve to Mario Lori Reserve through local bushland corridors
Walk along some of the bushland corridors of Rouse Hill amongst tall trees, along cool valleys and past creeks and lakes. Some of this new suburb's intriguing past will also be revealed. We will see an old homestead, an unknown grave and remains of an early irrigation system.

Sunday 3 June 2012 Baulkham Hills
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Sophia Doyle and William Joyce Reserve
Explore the headwaters of Toongabbie Creek where callicomas and lilly pillies flourish in a creek valley which was once chocked with willows and privet. This transformation has been achieved by the local bush care group. You may be lucky enough to find some greenhood orchids hiding in the grass or to see the king parrots feasting on the native berries.

Sunday 23 June 2012 Kenthurst
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Ports Road Fire Trail
Most of Sydney's sandstone ridges have been cleared for housing. This walk is a rare opportunity to explore the plants which adapted to grow in this nutrient poor environment and to enjoy the valley views.
IMPORTANT: This is a different walk from ones in previous walk porgrams in the Porters Road area.