Picone Farm

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

Strengthening Land Trusts. Advancing Land Conservation.

view from above of Fields situated along Cooper Hill in proximity to the Taconic Range that borders Sheffield MA

Cooper Hill, Sheffield MA

Check Out Our Spring Networking Events

Come ask questions, share experiences, and learn from peers at these quarterly networking Zooms arranged by topical interest: All Volunteer LTs, Development, Land Protection, Small Staffed LTs, Stewardship, and Agriculture/Farmland.  Take a look at our spring offerings, and register (free) for one or some!

 

 

Calendar

  • Mar24

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    AVLT (All-Volunteer Land Trust) Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    This call is a forum for anyone involved in running an All-Volunteer Land Trust to learn from each other and tackle their unique challenges. Today's focus topic will be "Liability Considerations and Risk". It's a broad topic, and attendees' questions and experiences will mold the discussion.  Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

  • Apr8

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    Development Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    Open to anyone with development responsibilities. On this call we'll discuss whether written communications and their styling is worth the effort vs. the ROI. Join us to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

  • Apr9

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    Stewardship Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    The focus of today's call will be "Stewardship Interactions Between Land Trusts and Municipalities". Anyone responsible for land stewardship (staff, Board, volunteers) is welcome to attend this forum for discussion among peers. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

  • May13

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    Agriculture Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    This popular discussion group is intended as a forum for land conservation staff and Board members who are interested in preservation and viability of agricultural lands. It provides a forum to share experience and learn from peers. The focus of May's call is still TBD.  Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. 

Updates

  • January 5, 2026

    Uncertainty RE: Federal Funding & Executive Orders - Resources

    Updated Nov. 25, 2025. In this period of uncertainty regarding federal funding, there are some resources to help federal grantees with steps they can take to protect themselves.

    Please click the title of this summary to access links

  • December 11, 2025

    MLTC Is Seeking Its Next Executive Director

    Seeking a leader with strong vision and drive to build and sustain this well-respected state-wide organization. A strong grasp of the land conservation field, especially in Massachusetts, is essential, as is experience and success with fundraising. Looking for a person with a natural ability to engage people and treat diverse stakeholders with collegiality and respect. Application review starts in mid-January.