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

  • 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.

  • Sep10

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    Development Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    Open to anyone with development responsibilities, this quarter's call will focus on building business partnership programs and how to engage businesses in sponsorships. Join us to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other. Newcomers welcome. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. The call will not be recorded.

  • Sep11

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    Joint Land Protection / Stewardship Quarterly Call

    via Zoom

    Land Protection and Stewardship functions overlap in certain aspects. This quarter's call will offer a forum for both roles to ask questions, voice concerns, and offer insights as to how to work together more efficiently. The focus topic will be: "Communication and coordination between Land Protection and Stewardship functions in the course of land protection projects". Anyone is welcome to attend who holds these positions or oversees them. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded.

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...