June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, and we celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples, particularly their knowledge of maple syrup making. Additionally, a memorial grove for Ken Jewett was established, with a dedication event planned for summer.
As winter begins to loosen its hold, subtle signs of seasonal change emerge across the landscape. One of the most telling is the appearance of “thaw circles” — rings of melted snow that form around the base of trees. These patterns occur as darker tree bark absorbs the sun’s energy more readily than the surrounding snow, radiating heat outward and… READ MORE »Spring 2026 Update from Deb Pella-Keen: “Thaw circles” and Mulmur Tree Memorial
A Winter Message from Executive Director Deb Pella Keen As we begin 2026, we extend a warm Happy New Year to our Maple Leaves Forever community. We closed 2025 with the sad loss of our founder, Ken Jewett, at the age of 95. We are deeply grateful for the many kind notes, shared memories, and donations received in his honour.… READ MORE »Happy New Year- Moving forward with Maple Leaves Forever
September 23, 1930 – November 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, the team at Maple Leaves Forever mourns the passing of our Founder, Ken Jewett, who died on November 26, 2025, at the age of 95. Ken leaves an extraordinary legacy of maple-lined roadsides across Ontario. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and by all of us at Maple Leaves Forever.
