Let's take care of our land of plenty!

The Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group's (GDDPC) mission is to engage citizen participation towards the sustainability of communities of Beausoleil, Maple Hills and Champdoré located in the Cocagne watershed.
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Let's protect our wetlands!

Encourage and collect observations of plants, birds, mammals and all other forms of life in the Cocagne river watershed (Pays de Cocagne).
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Let's count on ecology

Ecological planning deals primarily with restoring natural habitats and introducing native plants suitable for the area.
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Community action

Citizens of Cocagne recognize the importance of community mitigation and adaptation measures in the face of climate change.
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By taking care of the environment, we take care of ourselves

Developing activities and partnerships in the Cocagne watershed to promote an understanding of sustainable development respectful of nature, food, culture, economy and social justice.
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Youth

The GDDPC has developed an environmental education program through outdoor learning for youth in Southeastern New Brunswick.
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Let's take care of our land of plenty!

The Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group's (GDDPC) mission is to engage citizen participation towards the sustainability of communities of Beausoleil, Maple Hills and Champdoré located in the Cocagne watershed.
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Odocoileus (Chevreuil/Cariacou/Cerf de Virginie)

  • Did you know that the White-tailed Deer can communicate with 13 different sounds?
  • The White-tailed deer lives in fields, in clearings or in regrowth areas. In winter, when the snow is deep, they shelter under conifer trees that also supply them with food.
  • Deers are vegetarians. Food is abundant in summer. In winter, they feed on small branches, lichen and if there is a little snow, they will dig to find plants to eat.
  • Humans, coyotes, dogs, lynx and bears are among their predators.
  • The best time for deer sightings is early morning, evening and early night.
  • Did you know that fawns walk only minutes after birth?
  • You must be 16 yr-old to get a deer hunting licence in New Brunswick. Consult the Provincial Hunting Guide for more information.
  • In 2009, 49,629 New-Brunswick residents had hunting licences and killed 5,060 deers, 2,720 fewer than the 2008 harvest of 7,780 deers. The fall of 2009 was the warmest deer-hunting season in over two decades.

Biodiversity goals in this province include the conservation of genetics, species and ecosystem diversity of New Brunswick as well as the sustainable use and development of our biological resources. The White-tailed deer is an integral part of the ecosystem of this province.


Actions-interactions
  • Make your own video and propose it to Hinterland Who's Who. (The new Hinterland Who’s Who series with its accompanying Web site will rebuild the connection thousands of Canadians made with wildlife through the original series.)
  • Do not feed wild animals.
  • Protect your crops by erecting a fence.
  • Send your observations to the Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group.


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Upcoming activities

April 9 2024 - Seed Saving Presentation

The Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group (PCSDG) and the Grande-Digue Gardening Club invite you to participate in the presentation on how to save your seeds.

When: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. (in English only)
Where: At the Shédiac Multifunctional Center, 58 Festival Street, Shediac, NB E4P 1S4
Your registration is required by March 31, 2024. To participate, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 506-576-8247.

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Latest News

Louis-Émile Cormier - The Man Who Makes Spring

On October 27, 2023,

Cocagne - One of our most active volunteers within our group, Louis-Émile Cormier, was featured in a Radio-Canada newspaper article last week. The article highlights the various actions that Louis-Émile has taken to improve the health of tree swallows, ospreys, and monarch butterflies.

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Educational program

Action and education in Southeastern New-Brunswick
Educational program

Living shorelines

Natural protection of coastal and riparian lands
Living shorelines

Seeds for life

Directory of organic, non-GMO, heritage or heirloom seed suppliers
Seeds for life

Cocagne Country Colors

Cultivate, responsibly harvest and transform natural dyes in the Cocagne watershed
Cocagne Country Colors

Tree swallow nest boxes

Tips for building and maintaining your own nest box
Tree swallow nest boxes

Natural burial

A question and answer guide to planning a natural funeral and burial.
Natural burial

What is the Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group

In 2024, the Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group (GDDPC) celebrates 25 years of community engagement. We celebrate the richness of biodiversity and abundance in Pays de Cocagne, where every individual action
contributes to a healthy environment in which people can thrive. Over the years, our community projects have cultivated values of self-sufficiency and ecological responsibility. Many volunteers are actively involved in the well-being of the region. Taking care of the environment means taking care of ourselves!

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