Reflections on Some Common Nature “Do’s and Dont’s” | Part 3: Our Canine Hiking Companions
Written by Jessica Adams (Education Program Coordinator) Part 1: Honouring the Trail Part 2: Signs of Human Presence This past…
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Normand Brière: A contribution of trust and expertise
Normand Brière has been a Trustee of the Massawippi Conservation Trust and a member of the Board of Directors of…
Nadia Martel: A Heartfelt Commitment to Conservation and Community
In the summer of 2022, Nadia Martel’s passion for conservation took an unexpected turn when she read an article about…
Trails Closed: Respect the Spring Thaw
By Matthew Cleary If you’ve ever frozen blueberries, you know what happens when they thaw—what was once firm and plump…
The legacy of a volunteer that continues to this day
Newsletter February 2025 The Massawippi Conservation Trust was deeply saddened by the passing of Gilbert Beaupré in 2021. A dedicated…
Take a Hike
Newsletter – February 2025 By Matthew Cleary It is January and winter has set in. It is a wonderful time…
A Fresh Take on a Timeless Tradition
For centuries, Christmas trees and the use of evergreen branches have been integral to holiday celebrations. Ancient cultures, including the…
Come See! Come See! It’s Finally Open!
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
Reflections on Some Common Nature “Do’s and Dont’s” Part 2: Signs of Human Presence Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding)…
A beautiful day, out of the office and off the hiking trails
Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Nicolas Bousquet from COGESAF (Conseil de gouvernance des bassins versants de la rivière…
Fire and Fire Prevention
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
Trails Essay – May 2024 by Matthew Cleary I make hiking trails for a living. It is the best job…
Some Common Nature “Do’s and Dont’s” | Part 1: Honouring the Trail
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes We start every outing of the Massawippi Foundation’s Nature Education…
Training on the Sentier Massawippi trails in preparation for Corsica’s GR20 – Interview with Alain Lessard
How did you find out about the Sentier Massawippi trails, even though you are not from the Eastern Townships? A…
New Year’s Resolutions and Nature
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes There is an interesting duality to the month of January.…
MCT acquires lakeside Marsh
We are pleased to announce that we have acquired a new property to protect in perpetuity and helped Blue Massawippi…
The group Recherche Sauvetage Estrie in Training at Massawippi Trail
Perhaps you noticed a group of individuals wearing orange helmets and vests while walking on the trail on Saturday, October…
Burroughs Falls
What an exciting place to learn about history from a cultural, industrial, environmental and anthropological point of view. In September,…
The Monarch Butterfly: “Spokes-Insect” of the Summer at Scowen Park
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes A project months in the making officially came to a…
A walk at the Glen Villa Art Garden
My birding Walk and Talk at Glen Villa, in the pouring rain on Saturday June 17th. Was it worth it?…
The salamanders of the watershed
Written by Nicolas Bousquet, Biol. Field Project Coordinator COGESAF Reading time: 5-6 minutes The Lake Massawippi watershed is home to…
Surprising Slugs
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes As I was sitting on my balcony one misty morning,…
Turtles and the Tomifobia
Every spring, when the temperatures start to warm up, the turtles get busy, so we can get a good look…
Biodiversity, Jenga and the 2023 Monarch Butterfly Project
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes With the passing of “No Mow May”, many might find…
Open Garden Days at Glen Villa
Saturday June 17th, July 15th and August 12th 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 Choose either…
How can we help bats?
Reading time : 2 minutes © CERFO There are eight bat species present in Quebec. Three are migratory and five…
Rethinking Birdwatching
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes When you think of birdwatching, you may be inclined to picture…
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Members
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Fondation Massawippi Foundation will be held…
Sweet Signs of Spring
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time: 5-6 minutes Every seasonal transition has its own flavour, but perhaps the most…
How to encourage field birds in agricultural areas
Reading time : 3-4 minutes © CERFO As our thoughts turn to Spring, we start to think more about…
Nature Education Program : Part 2/3 completed
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
Open Garden Days at Glen Villa Gardens We are pleased to announce that Patterson (Pat) Webster will be opening the…
Migrations in Motion
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
Metamorphosis Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading time : 5-6 minutes “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful…
Wetlands are a natural remedy for Canada’s sick lakes
About the author of this article : Mark Gloutney is Ducks Unlimited Canada’s national Director of Science, Education and Business Planning.…
What looks like a dog, moves like a cat, and smells like a skunk?
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Reading Time : 5-7 minutes Two of my most memorable Nature Nerding experiences happened…
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Birds and Québec Winters
Written by Jessica Adams (Nature Nerding) Winter in Québec can be a tough season for humans. Whether we have chosen…
Good Governance
Alan Capes Alan is a Civil Engineer (Concordia University) with an MBA (McGill University}. For 35 years his career focused on building business cases,…
Profile: Jonathan (Joff) Elkas
JONATHAN (JOFF) ELKAS Joff currently works at BCE as senior legal counsel. He is a bilingual business lawyer with over…
Profile: Alan Capes
Alan Capes: Good Governance Alan is a Civil Engineer (Concordia University) with an MBA (McGill University}. For 35 years his career focused on…
Once it is gone, it is gone forever! COP15
COP15 Montreal, Dec 15, 2022 One of the key targets of the COP15 is the 30 x 30 objective, which…
The Challenge, the Succession, the Future
A not-for-profit Foundation needs good governance as well a succession plan for its board members. Thanks to the hard work…
Profile: Claude Séguin
Claude Séguin Claude holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from HEC Montréal and a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in…
Profile: Martin Primeau
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
Let’s protect what we value most NOW! Giving Tuesday Looking for a unique gift to offer someone for Christmas? Why…
BAT CONSERVATION OF THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
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.
Mushroom Madness, our education program for adults and families. We kicked off the month with the Mushroom Madness event. This…
Our education program has officially begun!
What season are we currently in? When did it officially start? What if we didn’t have a calendar- what are…
Salamander Sequence
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 and a ‘Food Forest’ What is the difference? A forest is a wild place where trees and plants…
Do you know about the 4 tenets of conservation?
They are: conservation, research, recreation and education. Conservation Recreation Research And now, in our 11th year, we are building the…
Why are salamanders so important?
We have two salamander studies currently underway on the Massawippi Trust conserved lands. Why study these particular creatures?They are small…
Profile Dany Gagné
Profile Dany Gagné passionate about nature and a key trail building team member Dany Gagné is a passionate man, a creative…
Pollinators
The Canadian Wildlife Federation poster is free to download or to order as a paper copy. We hear a lot about bees…
Think about an ice cube, the smaller it is the faster it melts
Ecological connectivity Breaks in ecological corridors Forest fragmentation Why is it important to connect parcels of land and maintain open…
TURTLE NESTING SEASON
Nicolas Bousquet is the author of the following article. At the moment his major project that he is in charge…
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
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.
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 on our trails year round.
Jane is an outdoor enthusiast who loves nature and walking. You can see her striding through the village and walking…
Profile: Pat Webster
Pat Webster It has been more than ten years since Pat joined Tom Wilcox and Margot Heyerhoff to found the…
Embracing the north in your glass
Did you know that our region is home to some extraordinary farms and vineyards where the passion for organic farming…
Why do Beech and Oak leaves hang on through the winter?
Have you ever noticed those parchment thin leaves of the Beech tree that hang on bravely throughout the winter? What…
Let’s Get OUTSIDE!
We are hearing all too often about children spending too much time indoors and in front of screens (phones, tablets,…
March 2022 Newsletter
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CLEATS OR SNOWSHOES?
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 MEAGHER, CHAIR OF THE MASSAWIPPI FOUNDATION Jane seen here tagging the property with Appalachian Corridor biologist. Jane is an…
LEAVE NO TRACE WHEN YOU ENJOY NATURE
By Marie-José Auclair, President of Appalachian Corridor’s Board of Directors Although hiking is a low-impact activity for the environment, our…
January 2022 Newsletter
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HOW TO CONSERVE LAND
You own land on the Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT) territory of action? You are interested in learning more about ecological…
Happy Holidays 2021
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December 2021 Newsletter
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Regeneration Canada by Ananda Fitzsimmons, President and Co-Founder, Inocucor
On September 1st, I had the pleasure of attending the Massawippi Foundation’s Farm to Table luncheon. It was an…
PROFILE: Board member, ERIC van Bochove
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…
November 2021 Newsletter
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American Friends of Canadian Conservation
Tom Wilcox, a board member of the Massawippi Foundation and a Trustee of the Massawippi Conservation Trust, has most recently…
The VIMO Farm
The Viens family is the winner of the Agri-Environmental Leadership Award for a conventional farm. They were chosen by our…
The Felgarth Farm
Alex Brand and his wife Lindsay-Jane Gowman are the winners of the Agri-Environmental Leadership Award for an organic farm. They…
September 2021 Newsletter
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A year in photos
2021 has been a remarkable year so far. It is our 10th anniversary in which we have celebrated with the…
Blue Birds (of Happiness) truly exist…
and they make some people happy especially when they come back year after year to nest in their boxes. Margot…
FMF/MCT Vision – next 10 years
This year, the Massawippi Foundation and the Massawippi Conservation Trust are celebrating their 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, they…
August 2021 Newsletter
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Meet Hamnett Hill, board member of the Massawippi Foundation
Hamnett Hill is one of the newer members of the Massawippi Foundation board, joining in 2020. In speaking with Hamnett,…
July 2021 Newsletter
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The Farm Agri-environmental Leadership Award.
[av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” av_uid=’av-krark9zf’ admin_preview_bg=”] The vision of the Fondation Massawippi Foundation (FMF) for…
June 2021 Newsletter
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The A.G.M. was successfully held via videoconference on June 19th
The A.G.M. was successfully held via videoconference on June 19th Documents from the meeting: Agenda AGM June 19 2021FMF MCT…
PRESS RELEASE – MASSAWIPPI CONSERVATION TRUST ADDS 154 HECTARES (390 ACRES) TO PROTECT THE MASSAWIPPI VALLEY
Canton de Hatley, June 9, 2021–Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new property…
Île du Marais rues des Sapins, Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley
Not too far away from the Massawippi Trail in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley is another jewel of a place for bird watchers and…
For the Birds
Barred Owl: photo taken by Mahicans Diamond on the Massawippi Conservation Trust’s land. Whether you live in the city or…
May 2021 Newsletter
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Important Announcement – April 26 2021
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, foreman of the Massawippi Trail building team, Massawippi Conservation Trust
Matthew Cleary came to Canada from California. He had been working in national and state parks in the USA and…
April 2021 Newsletter
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Take a walk on the wild side. Forest Bathing – Shinrin-yoku – Bains de forêt
So much has been written on this topic it is hard to know where to begin. Let us start by…
Appalachian Corridor, our partner in conservation.
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
Margot Heyerhoff and Tom Wilcox, founding members of the Massawippi Foundation and the Massawippi Conservation Trust. The Wilcox family,1955 on…
Letter to our Trail Visitors
February 17th, 2021 FMF/MCT _ Letter to our Trail Visitors – Dear Visitors to our Trail in Ste. Catherine de…
February 2021 Newsletter
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Talk a walk (or a ski) down memory lane.
Following our article last month about the Quatre Vallons cross-country ski trail maintained by Mr. Gilbert Beaupré, here is a sequel…
The Scowen Family and Park
Originally a forest inhabited by Abenakis, this land now comprising Scowen Park was partly cleared in the early 19th century…
January 2021 Newsletter
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Camp Massawippi
Since its inception in 2011, the Massawippi Foundation has given over $ 450,000 to the community around the lake. Although…
Les Quatre Vallons
As we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the Massawippi Conservation Trust and Foundation, our neighbour, Mr. Gilbert Beaupré has…
2021 is our 10th year anniversary
I think many of us are grateful that 2020 is over and are looking forward to starting anew in 2021.…
December 2020 Newsletter
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Interview with Mahicans Diamond
Exchange: Mahicans Diamond, director of the trail construction team with Hélène Hamel, community coordinator. When I interviewed Mahicans Diamond earlier…
Profile of Louise Ransom
Last month our profile introduced David Rittenhouse who was one of the first trustees of the Massawippi Foundation and Trust.…
November 2020 Newsletter
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Profile: people who make the difference.
David Rittenhouse was one of the founding members and first trustees of the Massawippi Foundation and Conservation Trust. Remembered fondly by…
Wild Mushrooms of the Forest
Mahicans Diamond helped us to identify this specimen seen just beside the trail. The common name is Hemlock Varnish Shelf (Latin…
TAGGING NEW PROPERTIES
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
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!
Ethan’s Beach is now open! Come take a hike down to the lake for a swim. Have a picnic. Enjoy…
FMF 2020 Annual General Meeting to be held online
FONDATION MASSAWIPPI FOUNDATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS The Annual General and Special Meeting of the…
Communique to our Constituents – FMF, MCT and Covid 19
Dear Supporters and Friends, None of us knows the timeline or the effect that self-isolation, social distancing, economic stress, government…
Celebration in North Hatley!
(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…
New Season, New Website
As we start our new season, we are happy to present the new website design that now combines our two…
