Forests Canada Remembers Ken Jewett

Ken was a friend to many of us at Forests Canada and made an indelible impact in the lives of countless students through his incredible contributions to forest education

Everyone at Forests Canada is saddened to hear of the passing of philanthropist, entrepreneur, and environmental steward Ken Jewett. Ken was a former member of our Board of Directors, the founder of Maple Leaves Forever and a champion of native maple trees, a huge part of the long-term success of Ontario Envirothon – as well as a genuine friend to many of us here.

In 2021, the Museum of Nature in Ottawa honoured Ken with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his life-long and outstanding dedication to promoting environmental education and in 2023, Forests Canada presented him with the Susan Wiecek Forestry Education Award for his incredible contributions to forestry education.

We will miss Ken and offer our heartfelt condolences to his friends and family and to anyone whose life he made better.