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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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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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Upcoming activities

Sunday Nov 1st, 2026 - GDDPC Annual meeting and concert of Sylvie Boulianne

from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Notre-Dame Community Center, 3950 NB-115, Notre-Dame, NB, E4V 2J4 

You are invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) to celebrate the rich biodiversity and natural heritage of the Cocagne River and Bay watershed. We will present our various programs on food security, natural dyes and fibers, flora and fauna inventories, and water quality. We would love to hear your suggestions and comments for future activities. The annual meeting will be followed by a concert by Sylvie Boulianne. Snacks, tea, and coffee will be served, and the bar will be open.


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Cocagne Country Colours : A Natural Fibre Festival to Discover at Ferme Marcel-Goguen

Workshops, demonstrations, booths, music, a documentary, an exhibition and tasty discoveries on August 7 and 8

BEAUSOLEIL, N.B. — La Ferme Marcel-Goguen will come alive on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 as the Natural Fibre Festival Les Couleurs du Pays, organized by the Groupe de développement durable du Pays de Cocagne, invites the public to celebrate local colours, natural textiles and community know-how.

In a warm and inspiring atmosphere, the event will highlight natural textile practices, plant-based dyes, local creativity and traditions connected to the raw materials of the region.

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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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