We have a dream; Restoring the buildings. rehabilitating the land. And giving the Maitland Tower site a new future. For eveveryone.
ecological & Building restoration
Maitland tower restoration
Our ecological restoration project is named the Dirty Paws project and is being led by our sister not-for-profit DoorNumberOne.org. The plan involves rehabilitating the grounds – naturalizing where we can, and creating appropriate paths and water access so people can enjoy the site while also being respectful of the environment.
The goal is to demonstrate and inspire leading environmental restoration practices through an Indigenous, scientific and community collaboration. The project will create a natural and resilient shoreline, protect and improve habitat and water quality, increase biodiversity and address invasive species on land and in water, naturally filter roadside pollution, grow food, build pollinator pathways, and through these actions support relationship building, healing and health for all.
With respect and awe, we acknowledge the vast, beautiful St. Lawrence River that is the home and source of life for so many living beings. She connects us to the world, transforms herself into rain and snow, and brings life.
We are grateful to be living and working on the traditional territory of the Anishnabek, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Oneida and Haudenosaunee (St Lawrence Iroquois) peoples.