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

Strengthening Land Trusts. Advancing Land Conservation.

pawtucket farm project partners standing and sitting on the stage with the award — *2026 Excellence in Conservation Award project: Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary*

Nominate a Project for MLTC's Excellence in Conservation Award

Deadline: Sunday, November 8

The Excellence in Conservation Award recognizes a specific project completed within the past two years which demonstrates excellence in any aspect of land conservation work, advances the cause of land conservation in a creative and substantive way, and/or serves as an inspiration for other conservation organizations in Massachusetts. Collaborative projects are especially welcome. Learn more: https://massland.org/about/excellence-conservation-award

Calendar

Dec2

Wed, Dec 2 2026, 2 - 3pm

Stewardship Quarterly Networking Zoom

via Zoom

These quarterly calls cover topics of mutual interest of anyone responsible for land stewardship (staff, Board, volunteers). Newcomers are also welcome to this forum for discussion among peers. Today we'll discuss building long-term partnerships (for example, with towns and the public) for getting support and buy-in/feedback around projects and the inevitability of stewardship on properties. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. If you have an idea, write admin@massland.org.

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Dec9

Wed, Dec 9 2026, 3 - 4pm

Small Staffed & All Volunteer Land Trusts Networking Zoom

via Zoom

This call is open to anyone with responsibilities of running or working in a small staffed land trust or an all volunteer land trust. Newcomers welcome! This month we'll focus on Land Management Plans, though conversation often flows in tangential directions. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded.

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Dec11

Fri, Dec 11 2026, 10am - 12pm

December 2026 Conservation Partners meeting

via Zoom

Land trust staff and board members as well as conservation partners are welcome to this quarterly meeting, featuring relevant news from state agencies, a timely update on state and federal policy matters, announcements, and a featured topic. The meeting will not be recorded.

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Jan5

Tue, Jan 5 2027, 1 - 2pm

Land Protection Networking Zoom

via Zoom

Anyone who holds a land protection function is welcome to attend. The focus of this month's call will be "How to Talk to Landowners about Taxes and Estate Planning: Modeling Real-Life Examples". We'll have a couple examples to share, but please bring your own and questions to share in this forum for colleagues. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

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Updates

June 13, 2026

Updates RE: Federal Funding & Executive Orders

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

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April 13, 2026

Take Action by April 15th to Strengthen the Environmental Bond Bill

On Wednesday April 15, 2026, the State Senate will vote on the “Mass Ready Act” environmental bond bill. Right now we have an opportunity to add provisions to improve the Ch. 61 Right of First Refusal process, and achieve much-needed expansion of the Conservation Land Tax Credit.

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