Strengthening Land Trusts. Advancing Land Conservation.

This four-part series, co-hosted with the Land Trust Alliance, is designed for small land trusts interested in understanding the value of strategic planning and how to approach it effectively. Detailed outline. Through an interactive, hands-on format, participants will explore key concepts and practical exercises that can be applied directly within their own organizations. Tailored to the unique needs of small land trusts, this course equips both board members and staff with tools to develop a thoughtful strategic planning process, whether or not they engage an outside facilitator for assistance. One registration covers all participants within your organization for all four weeks. Cost: $50 for members of either MLTC or LTA, $75 non-members. 

Volunteers can be an invaluable part of a land trust’s stewardship program—but managing them effectively takes planning and support. Join the Land Trust Alliance and Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition for a practical session exploring strategies for building and sustaining successful stewardship volunteer programs. Hear examples from Massachusetts land trusts, learn approaches for recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers, and connect with peers to share ideas you can put into practice at your organization. Registration coming soon.

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. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. This quarter's topic will be decided closer to the date. If you have an idea, write admin@massland.org.

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.