Wilson Mountain
Est. 1998
Wilson Mountain holds the right as the first property purchase and helped form the basis for the Meduxnekeag River Association. It is 57 hectares in size and contains 3 low impact walking trails: the red, yellow and blue. These trails are extensively used for outdoor education and public leisure.
Leonard
Woods
Est. 2002
An additional 3 hectares were acquired next to the Wilson Mountain Property and two more low impact trails were created:the orange and black. This property consists of a vast flood plain littered with provincially rare and uncommon understorey plants.
Bell
Forest
Est. 2003
Classified as the richest remaining Appalachian Forest site in Atlantic Canada by the Nature Trust of New Brunswick. It contains every plant species known to live in Appalachian Hardwood forest and some species not known elsewhere in New Brunswick.
Keenan
Ridge
Est. 2008
In 2008, we received a donation of 17 hectares on the north bank of the river immediately above the Trans-Canada Highway, including both sides of the mouth of Marven’s Brook. In 2009, we purchased the adjacent upstream property; together the two are named Keenan Ridge, honouring the donor, Gary Keenan.
Morrison
Lake
Wetland
Est. 2008
This spring fed lake is a collection area for several small tributaries, that converge to make Mill Brook. Mill Brook is a cold water tributary stream that flows into the Meduxnekeag River and is a top priority for conservation because it is prime fish habitat.
Jim
Goltz
Forest
Est. 2011
17.4 hectares of beautiful views, old hemlock stands and huge rock outcroppings dominate the landscape.It's hard to believe that the top portion of this property was once a farmer's field. This property can be explored using the green trail.
Named in honor of New Brunswick Naturalist Jim Goltz.
Hamilton
Point
Est. 2011
Hamilton Point is 28 hectars of uniquely diverse flood plains and inclines. Traditionally used by local families as a picnic and swimming area.
Charles E.
McBride
Wildflower
Park and Scott Island
Est. 2012
17 hectars of regenerating Appalachian Hardwood Forest with beautiful, rare and endangered understorey plants. Includes one of the larger Meduxnekeag islands.
Markey
Place
Est. 2012
9 hectars of mature and undisturbed Appalachian Hardwood Forest on some of the steepest terrain in the Meduxnekeag River Watershed.
McCurdy
Flats
Est. 2012
11 hectares of prime habitat for small woodland creatures such as ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, porcupine and red squirrel. Many of the provincially uncommon understorey plants can be found here as well.
Vandine
Falls
Est. 2013
14 hectares of ideal habitat for many animals found throughout the watershed. Some animals spotted along the 5.0km purple trail are beaver, fox and bear. This trail also features a picturesque waterfall.
Bell
Flats
Est. 2014
This former farm turned tree plantation has created an excellent educational opportunity; showcasing how different forestry practices effects ecosystem biodiversity. This is why it will become the first preserve with a trail exhibiting educational signage.
It's 11 hectares provides supreme winter habitat.
The
How
Project
Est. 2015
6 hectares purchased to expand a consistent species corridor and riparian zone along the Meduxnekeag River.
Jackson
Falls
Est. 2015
Approximately 1 hectare purchased with the intent of creating an Appalachian hardwood forest tree and understorey nursery.
