Stay tuned. New conservation initiatives are currently underway. These efforts will help preserve the natural surroundings that make our watershed beautiful and healthy for all of us today, and especially for our descendants. Since its founding RJANP has embraced and inspired the creation of numerous projects by dedicated individuals or groups. Some major accomplishments to date are: In 2015, three families, Lire la suite →
Ruisseau Jackson (RJANP) is proud to announce the publication of a short history of the watershed, with some references to our extended watershed—the Simon River. This publication was produced thanks to the Morin Heights Historical Association (MHHA). A wonderful gift for our 10th anniversary! In the latest issue of The Porcupine, an article by James Jackson entitled “History of the Lire la suite →
At the Grand Rassemblement Éco-Familial de Morin-Heights, join the Morin-Heights Municipal Library team and the Ruisseau Jackson Association (RJANP) for the reading of a text by Jean-Louis Courteau. Travel on the poetic words of this famous local author to discover Ruisseau Jackson, a natural protected area that is representative of the richness of the local environment. The author will be Lire la suite →
In 2025, we proudly mark the 10th anniversary of the Ruisseau Jackson (RJANP)—a grassroots conservation initiative born from decades of community concern and passion for protecting our local watershed. The idea of preserving Ruisseau Jackson’s banks has echoed through the Morin-Heights region since the 1990s – at least. But it wasn’t until 2010 that local resident Mathieu Régnier, inspired by modern Lire la suite →
The 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ruisseau Jackson Protected Natural Area (RJANP) will be held on November 9th, 2023, at 10 a.m. The meeting is open to registered members in good standing. You can register when you arrive. Membership fee: $20 (for the annual general meeting only) Pay on the site or contact us prior to the day. Where: Chalet Lire la suite →
It’s already fall, a perfect time to appreciate the beauty of the watershed’s forest landscapes. They’re just waiting to shine. Although the days are getting shorter, the sunsets have never been more enchanting. Samuel Gray’s drone photos from last weekend give us new perspectives on the region. The normally green landscape lights up in a thousand vibrant hues. “It’s our Lire la suite →