Special Announcement The Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT) and Les Sentiers Massawippi are pleased to announce the transfer of ownership of…
The Tomifobia Nature Trail, jewel of the Eastern Townships, is transferred to the Massawippi Conservation Trust Ayer’s Cliff, December…
Special Announcement The Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT) and Les Sentiers Massawippi are pleased to announce the transfer of ownership of…
We are happy to share with you the recording of this fantastic summer lecture by Dr. Ciara Raudsepp-Hearne, Director of…
By Jessica Adams (Education Program Coordinator) From left to right: Matthew, Dany, Mahicans, Juan Carlos and Vincent If you’ve walked…
The team has been working hard this summer to build the new trail at Burroughs Falls. The falls have long…
THE MASSAWIPPI TRAIL IS CLOSED From June 26th until further notice Paving work on Gingras Road and Côte du Piémont…
Written by Jessica Adams (Education Program Coordinator) Part 1: Honouring the Trail Part 2: Signs of Human Presence This past…
Normand Brière has been a Trustee of the Massawippi Conservation Trust and a member of the Board of Directors of…
In the summer of 2022, Nadia Martel’s passion for conservation took an unexpected turn when she read an article about…
By Matthew Cleary If you’ve ever frozen blueberries, you know what happens when they thaw—what was once firm and plump…
Newsletter February 2025 The Massawippi Conservation Trust was deeply saddened by the passing of Gilbert Beaupré in 2021. A dedicated…
Newsletter – February 2025 By Matthew Cleary It is January and winter has set in. It is a wonderful time…
For centuries, Christmas trees and the use of evergreen branches have been integral to holiday celebrations. Ancient cultures, including the…
by Matthew Cleary (Updated September 13, 2024) The Massawippi Trail just got a lot longer. A new sector of protected…
Reflections on Some Common Nature “Do’s and Dont’s” Part 2: Signs of Human Presence Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding)…
Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Nicolas Bousquet from COGESAF (Conseil de gouvernance des bassins versants de la rivière…
Fire and Fire Prevention We are becoming more and more aware and affected by fire. Living near a forest, an…
Trails Essay – May 2024 by Matthew Cleary I make hiking trails for a living. It is the best job…
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes We start every outing of the Massawippi Foundation’s Nature Education…
How did you find out about the Sentier Massawippi trails, even though you are not from the Eastern Townships? A…
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes There is an interesting duality to the month of January.…
We are pleased to announce that we have acquired a new property to protect in perpetuity and helped Blue Massawippi…
Perhaps you noticed a group of individuals wearing orange helmets and vests while walking on the trail on Saturday, October…
What an exciting place to learn about history from a cultural, industrial, environmental and anthropological point of view. In September,…
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes A project months in the making officially came to a…
My birding Walk and Talk at Glen Villa, in the pouring rain on Saturday June 17th. Was it worth it?…
Written by Nicolas Bousquet, Biol. Field Project Coordinator COGESAF Reading time: 5-6 minutes The Lake Massawippi watershed is home to…
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes As I was sitting on my balcony one misty morning,…
Every spring, when the temperatures start to warm up, the turtles get busy, so we can get a good look…
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes With the passing of “No Mow May”, many might find…
Saturday June 17th, July 15th and August 12th 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 Choose either…
Reading time : 2 minutes © CERFO There are eight bat species present in Quebec. Three are migratory and five…
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes When you think of birdwatching, you may be inclined to picture…
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Fondation Massawippi Foundation will be held…
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes Every seasonal transition has its own flavour, but perhaps the most…
Reading time : 3-4 minutes © CERFO As our thoughts turn to Spring, we start to think more about…
The kids are having fun and learning…the two go hand in hand. Jessica, our Nature Nerd educator, is inspiring…
Open Garden Days at Glen Villa Gardens We are pleased to announce that Patterson (Pat) Webster will be opening the…
Migrations in Motion © Nature Conservancy Reproduction (et traduction) d’extraits d’un article de Nature Conservancy. Justine E. Hausheer est une rédactrice scientifique reconnue…
Metamorphosis Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time : 5-6 minutes “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful…
About the author of this article : Mark Gloutney is Ducks Unlimited Canada’s national Director of Science, Education and Business Planning.…
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading Time : 5-7 minutes Two of my most memorable Nature Nerding experiences happened…
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Winter in Québec can be a tough season for humans. Whether we have chosen…
Alan Capes Alan is a Civil Engineer (Concordia University) with an MBA (McGill University}. For 35 years his career focused on building business cases,…
JONATHAN (JOFF) ELKAS Joff currently works at BCE as senior legal counsel. He is a bilingual business lawyer with over…
Alan Capes: Good Governance Alan is a Civil Engineer (Concordia University) with an MBA (McGill University}. For 35 years his career focused on…
COP15 Montreal, Dec 15, 2022 One of the key targets of the COP15 is the 30 x 30 objective, which…
A not-for-profit Foundation needs good governance as well a succession plan for its board members. Thanks to the hard work…
Claude Séguin Claude holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from HEC Montréal and a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in…
Martin Primeau Martin has been a member of the Fire Protection Service, City of Sherbrooke for close to 25 years.…
Let’s protect what we value most NOW! Giving Tuesday Looking for a unique gift to offer someone for Christmas? Why…
Bats are one of the world’s most misunderstood species, yet they exist on every human-inhabited continent. There are so many…
Mushroom Madness, our education program for adults and families. We kicked off the month with the Mushroom Madness event. This…
What season are we currently in? When did it officially start? What if we didn’t have a calendar- what are…
Email from Félix Plante, University of Sherbrooke “The inventory of creek salamanders was successfully completed last Thursday by the members…
A Forest and a ‘Food Forest’ What is the difference? A forest is a wild place where trees and plants…
They are: conservation, research, recreation and education. Conservation Recreation Research And now, in our 11th year, we are building the…
We have two salamander studies currently underway on the Massawippi Trust conserved lands. Why study these particular creatures?They are small…
Profile Dany Gagné passionate about nature and a key trail building team member Dany Gagné is a passionate man, a creative…
The Canadian Wildlife Federation poster is free to download or to order as a paper copy. We hear a lot about bees…
Ecological connectivity Breaks in ecological corridors Forest fragmentation Why is it important to connect parcels of land and maintain open…
Nicolas Bousquet is the author of the following article. At the moment his major project that he is in charge…
A successful AGM was held on June 18, 2022. For those of you who would like to read the documentation…
IN THE WORDS OF JACQUES COUSTEAU, “YOU PROTECT WHAT YOU LOVE,” AND THAT IS WHAT MARGOT GRAHAM HEYERHOFF DOES BEST.…
Jane is an outdoor enthusiast who loves nature and walking. You can see her striding through the village and walking…
Pat Webster It has been more than ten years since Pat joined Tom Wilcox and Margot Heyerhoff to found the…
Did you know that our region is home to some extraordinary farms and vineyards where the passion for organic farming…
Have you ever noticed those parchment thin leaves of the Beech tree that hang on bravely throughout the winter? What…
We are hearing all too often about children spending too much time indoors and in front of screens (phones, tablets,…
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It is a question we ask ourselves very often before going for a walk in nature. As the popularity…
JANE MEAGHER, CHAIR OF THE MASSAWIPPI FOUNDATION Jane seen here tagging the property with Appalachian Corridor biologist. Jane is an…
By Marie-José Auclair, President of Appalachian Corridor’s Board of Directors Although hiking is a low-impact activity for the environment, our…
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You own land on the Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT) territory of action? You are interested in learning more about ecological…
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On September 1st, I had the pleasure of attending the Massawippi Foundation’s Farm to Table luncheon. It was an…
Helene Hamel syn·chro·nic·i·ty /ˌsiNGkrəˈnisədē/ noun: the simultaneous occurrence of events which appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection. “such…
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Tom Wilcox, a board member of the Massawippi Foundation and a Trustee of the Massawippi Conservation Trust, has most recently…
The Viens family is the winner of the Agri-Environmental Leadership Award for a conventional farm. They were chosen by our…
Alex Brand and his wife Lindsay-Jane Gowman are the winners of the Agri-Environmental Leadership Award for an organic farm. They…
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2021 has been a remarkable year so far. It is our 10th anniversary in which we have celebrated with the…
and they make some people happy especially when they come back year after year to nest in their boxes. Margot…
This year, the Massawippi Foundation and the Massawippi Conservation Trust are celebrating their 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, they…
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Hamnett Hill is one of the newer members of the Massawippi Foundation board, joining in 2020. In speaking with Hamnett,…
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The A.G.M. was successfully held via videoconference on June 19th Documents from the meeting: Agenda AGM June 19 2021FMF MCT…
Canton de Hatley, June 9, 2021–Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new property…
Not too far away from the Massawippi Trail in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley is another jewel of a place for bird watchers and…
Barred Owl: photo taken by Mahicans Diamond on the Massawippi Conservation Trust’s land. Whether you live in the city or…
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Dear Visitors to our trail in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, We have been working with neighbours, the municipality and trail users since last…
Matthew Cleary came to Canada from California. He had been working in national and state parks in the USA and…
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So much has been written on this topic it is hard to know where to begin. Let us start by…
The Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT) has been considerably active over the past few years for the protection of the natural…
Margot Heyerhoff and Tom Wilcox, founding members of the Massawippi Foundation and the Massawippi Conservation Trust. The Wilcox family,1955 on…
February 17th, 2021 FMF/MCT _ Letter to our Trail Visitors – Dear Visitors to our Trail in Ste. Catherine de…
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Following our article last month about the Quatre Vallons cross-country ski trail maintained by Mr. Gilbert Beaupré, here is a sequel…
Originally a forest inhabited by Abenakis, this land now comprising Scowen Park was partly cleared in the early 19th century…
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Since its inception in 2011, the Massawippi Foundation has given over $ 450,000 to the community around the lake. Although…
As we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the Massawippi Conservation Trust and Foundation, our neighbour, Mr. Gilbert Beaupré has…
I think many of us are grateful that 2020 is over and are looking forward to starting anew in 2021.…
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Exchange: Mahicans Diamond, director of the trail construction team with Hélène Hamel, community coordinator. When I interviewed Mahicans Diamond earlier…
Last month our profile introduced David Rittenhouse who was one of the first trustees of the Massawippi Foundation and Trust.…
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David Rittenhouse was one of the founding members and first trustees of the Massawippi Foundation and Conservation Trust. Remembered fondly by…
Mahicans Diamond helped us to identify this specimen seen just beside the trail. The common name is Hemlock Varnish Shelf (Latin…
What is tagging? In order to help identify the borders of the land under the stewardship of the Massawippi Conservation…
The A.G.M. was successfully held via videoconference on June 27th Supporting Documents from the meeting: Agenda AGM June 27th…
Ethan’s Beach is now open! Come take a hike down to the lake for a swim. Have a picnic. Enjoy…
FONDATION MASSAWIPPI FOUNDATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS The Annual General and Special Meeting of the…
Dear Supporters and Friends, None of us knows the timeline or the effect that self-isolation, social distancing, economic stress, government…
(photos by Heather Ross and Whitty Ransome) Original article: http://fanhca.org/2019/06/17/bonnes-nouvelles-a-north-hatley-celebration-in-north-hatley/ Great news from the Massawippi Foundation and The Massawippi Conservation…
As we start our new season, we are happy to present the new website design that now combines our two…
