Environment

The mixed Acadian forest, the fields and the rugged coast of The Deanery Project are the worlds where we research, experiment, practice, learn, refine and explore environmental stewardship at individual and community levels.

When visitors learn to tap maple and birch trees with us, they experience important rural traditions and culture, which that provide a richness that provides a stronger understanding of our rural roots (the richness isn’t just in the syrup).

We also offer the opportunities for members and visitors to learn how to build low-impact woodlands trails, develop non-timber forest products, and manage their own woodlots in the winter.

The interpretive trails we’ve built with the help of our many volunteers and summer visitors, link with hundreds of kilometers of community trails through crown lands and protected wilderness areas. They are perfect for a tree and plant identification class, or an inspiring walk (or snowshoe) in the woods. Expanding our trail system and its interpretive features is an ongoing project.

The following organizations are some of our closest allies and are all community leaders in modelling and teaching environmentally sustainable practices. Each of the organizations linked below do incredibly important work, and we are so grateful to work alongside them. We encourage you to visit their websites, and learn more about what they do!