The Massawippi Foundation and the Massawippi Conservation Trust acknowledge that lands that we have protected in perpetuity stand on the unceded ancestral territory of the Wabanaki Nation (Abenaki), the Ndakina. We acknowledge that their history and relationship to this land and the water that flows through it, inspire us and guide our conservation work in our role as stewards of the land.
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Who We Are
The Massawippi Foundation (FMF) supports activities that benefit the inhabitants of the Massawippi Valley and contribute to the preservation of the unique ecosystems in the region. The Fondation Massawippi Foundation is about people helping people. The dollars to fund our work come from individuals, foundations and corporations that support our goals
The Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT) was established to conserve land adjacent to Lake Massawippi and its tributaries and provide stewardship services in perpetuity.
The sister organizations are focused on the areas of North Hatley, Saint Catherine de Hatley, Ayer’s Cliff, Hatley and Canton de Hatley.
Our Goals
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1200 AC
of land conserved
12 KM
of trails created
$4 Million
donated
“People protect what they love.” ― Jacques Cousteau
Meet Hamnett Hill, board member of the Massawippi Foundation
Conservation NewsHamnett Hill is one of the newer members of the Massawippi Foundation board, joining in 2020. In speaking with Hamnett, we discovered that it was his love of the region, […]
Île du Marais rues des Sapins, Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley
Conservation NewsNot too far away from the Massawippi Trail in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley is another jewel of a place for bird watchers and for people who enjoy nature. The Ile du Marais site […]
For the Birds
Conservation NewsBarred Owl: photo taken by Mahicans Diamond on the Massawippi Conservation Trust’s land. Whether you live in the city or the countryside, birds are a part of our daily lives. […]
Matthew Cleary, foreman of the Massawippi Trail building team, Massawippi Conservation Trust
Conservation NewsMatthew Cleary came to Canada from California. He had been working in national and state parks in the USA and moved here with his skills and his Québecoise wife in […]
Take a walk on the wild side. Forest Bathing – Shinrin-yoku – Bains de forêt
Conservation NewsSo much has been written on this topic it is hard to know where to begin. Let us start by the definition and what forest bathing is NOT. As you […]