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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1250 AC
of land conserved
12 KM
of trails created
$4 Million
donated
“People protect what they love.” ― Jacques Cousteau
Latest Articles
Come See! Come See! It’s Finally Open!September 13, 2024 - 6:49 am
Reflections on Some Common Nature “Do’s and Dont’s” | Part 2July 3, 2024 - 9:10 am
A beautiful day, out of the office and off the hiking trailsJuly 2, 2024 - 10:31 am
Events and Features
Trails Essay – May 2024 by Matthew Cleary
Conservation NewsTrails Essay – May 2024 by Matthew Cleary I make hiking trails for a living. It is the best job in the whole world. We are not volunteers. We take […]
Fire and Fire Prevention
Conservation NewsFire and Fire Prevention We are becoming more and more aware and affected by fire. Living near a forest, an open field of dried grass, an old wooden barn, shed […]
Some Common Nature “Do’s and Dont’s” | Part 1: Honouring the Trail
Conservation News, Education, Well-beingWritten by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes We start every outing of the Massawippi Foundation’s Nature Education Program by gathering around the Scowen Park map. Once we […]