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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 Cocagne watershed communities.
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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 Cocagne watershed communities.
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Upcoming activities

TBD 2022 - Community root cellar opening

7 p.m.
At Centre 50, 10 Villa Street in Cocagne
We invite you to the official opening of the first community cellar in New Brunswick including the first solar system on a community building in Cocagne. We will be thanking the volunteers and partners who have made this great project possible for Food Sovereignty in Cocagne Country. There will be music, food and surprises.

Let's celebrate the first harvest, abundance and community spirit!
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Latest News

Naturalization of a rock wall using the Living Shorelines approach

The Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group (GDDPC) is happy to share the results of the hands-on workshop presented by Helping Nature Heal. The workshop was held on Tuesday August 23 2022 at the Cocagne Community Park, adjacent to the Cocagne Marina.


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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

The Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group (GDDPC) is a non-profit organization which works in the Cocagne Bay and River Watershed, in South-East New Brunswick, Canada. Managed by a Board of volunteers, the PCSDG works with communities since 2000. Grande-Digue, Cocagne, Notre-Dame, Irishtown and Grand Saint-Antoine are part of the territory. It is made up of 3000 primary residences and many summer residences.
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The key to community ownership of development is the participation of all its members. We want your input, your feedback and above all your participation!
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