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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

November 9 and 10, 2026 - Living Shorelines Natural Winter Protection

The Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group (GDDPC) and the Rural Community of Beausoleil invite you to help protect the natural structures installed along the shoreline at Cocagne Marina and Notre Centre in Grande-Digue.


Rosmarie Lohnes and her team from Helping Nature Heal will guide participants through the preparations for winter. We will add some coastal plants and mulch, then reinforce the branch fence. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the living shorelines approach.

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Latest News

The Cocagne Community Garden Is on a Roll

The Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group (GDDPC) is a recipient of the AgriSpirit Fund for a renewable energy project at the Cocagne Community Garden and the winner of the Economic and Social Inclusion Award in the nonprofit sector.

Food Security So No Child Goes Hungry in Beausoleil

In collaboration with the Beausoleil Rural Community, the GDDPC received $25,000 from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund to install renewable energy systems and modernize community garden infrastructure in order to extend food production and educational programs throughout the year.

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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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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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