The CCFS is currently undertaking their 6th major land acquisition and has begun work to secure a parcel called Middle Earth from private forest manager Manulife Investment Management.

This area to the east and south of the existing Cumberland Community Forest park lands. This 261-acre parcel includes a beautiful, forested wetland corridor that offers refuge for species big and small. This corridor flows through the landscape to the Trent River.

This area is home to trails including Round Out, Outfox, Sapsucker, Rapture Genesis, and Resurrection. The Middle Earth project is part of our broader vision of a resilient ecological corridor that spans both the Trent and Puntledge Watersheds, protects sensitive ecosystems, watersheds, and species at risk; restores ecological function; engages stewardship community; and provides access to nature for all ages and abilities.

The CCFS is starting this purchase with a strong foundation thanks to the incredible support of our donors and partners. Over the past 6 months we've been working hard to raise $500,000 to complete the $2.1 million project. We're now in the final days with a fundraising deadline of May 15th and our community has been amazing!

We're now raising the final $25,000 in community donations to close the deal. This combined with funds raised as part of the upcoming "The Cumby" trail race takes us to the finish line! Any funds raised in surplus on this campaign will be directly dedicated to wildfire resilience / ecological restoration projects on the lands over the next 12 months.

Become part of the amazing legacy of land protection in the Village of Cumberland!