Picone Farm

Picone Farm. Photograph by Jerry Monkman of EcoPhotography, courtesy of Wildlands Trust.

Strengthening Land Trusts. Advancing Land Conservation.

view from above people walking thru field on cloudy day

Photo by Robb Johnson from Cuttyhunk field trip on May 16th.

Sign Up for a Field Trip!

On select Fridays & Saturdays, now through Sept.

Come witness and learn about a variety of conservation projects your colleagues are up to around the state. From urban farms and eco-restoration, to nature-based solutions, these field trips will highlight land protection efforts and successes. Attend one or some. Free, but registration is required (for space considerations). Learn more and register. Please note that registration is required.

 

 

Calendar

  • Jun26

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    Small-Staffed Land Trusts Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    Open to anyone with responsibilities of running or working in a small-staffed land trust, this quarter's topic will focus on record keeping policy, procedures & best practices, and may include other interests, like cyber security insurance. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

  • Jun27

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    Bog & Beach Field Trip (ECCN)

    Meet at the 300 Committee’s office Falmouth

    After a picnic lunch at the 300 Committee's new headquarters in Falmouth, we'll head to the Coonamessett Greenway Heritage Trail, which loops around a restored cranberry bog - now a wetland habitat - where Betsy Gladfelter, a member of Falmouth’s Conservation Commission, will tell us how the restoration project developed. We'll then make a trip to Woodneck Beach for beach activities, and to learn about the 300 Committee's erosion control efforts from Will Poirier, Director of Stewardship. Both the 300 Committee office and the trails at the Lower Coonamessett Restoration area are accessible for all. Limited to 20 people. Registration is required so we can order lunch in advance.  

  • Jul11

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    ECCN Mt. Auburn Cemetery Tour

    Mt. Auburn Cemetery 580 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA (meeting point listed on the registration page)

    Join ECCN and former Mount Auburn Cemetery President/Director of Horticulture Dave
    Barnett for a walking tour of the cemetery. The walk will last 1-1.5 hours and will follow
    paved roads with moderate hills--participants should be comfortable walking 2-3 miles.
    The tour will cover some of the history of the cemetery and its horticultural management
    practices. Come learn how the team at Mount Auburn balances aesthetic value and
    ecologically-minded property stewardship.

  • Jul18

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    Field Trip: Pawtucket Farm: An Urban Collaboration Success

    in-person, Lowell (North)

    This tour will visit the Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary (PFWS) in Lowell, MA. PFWS is a collaboration between Lowell Parks & Conservation, Mass Audubon, and Mill City Grows. Participants will get to walk the 22-acre former Christmas tree farm and see the implementation of community-based visioning and planning, including recently completed All Persons Trail and an outdoor classroom under construction.

Updates

  • April 22, 2025

    Support Increased State Funding for the Environment

    In the face of federal challenges, preserving state investment in critical environmental programs is essential. On April 28th, the House will begin debate on its version of the FY26 State Operating Budget. Please contact your State Representative by April 28 to request co-sponsorship of six important amendments...