Voices from the land

Voices from the land

Stories That Keep Nature Wild

Across New Brunswick, people have chosen to protect the lands they love—wooded trails where children played, quiet hillsides alive with rare wildflowers, shorelines where loons still call. These are not just acres; they’re memories, identity, and a gift to the future.

Here, you’ll meet the landowners, families, and community members who decided that their special places should remain wild, safe from development, and cared for—forever. Their generosity is shaping the New Brunswick we will pass on, and their stories remind us that protecting nature is not just about land. It’s about love, belonging, and the hope that future generations will walk these same paths and feel the same wonder.


Land Donors & Legacy Builders

Sheila Washburn: Leaving a lasting legacy
Nashwaak River: A journey through the life of land donor Nancy Baird
The Speer family donation story: Breathe from the top of the pine trees
Frances Howard protects her family's legacy and nature
Honouring a life lived wild and well: In memory of Betsy Buck Duncan

Stories that keep nature wild

Land, Legacy and Trust with the Peskotomuhkati
Nature's namesake: Taking a step in reconciliation and shared stewardship
Discover how the Macleod's family protected "fern gully"
Steward spotlight: Josh Carew's journey with the nature trust
Wolastoq/Saint John River: Stewarding a wildlife sanctuary
Tobique river: Let nature be your teacher