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

Strengthening Land Trusts. Advancing Land Conservation.

cut field uncut field farmhouse wide open view to sky — Ice House Hill Farm, BNRC

Stewardship Short Course

4 weeks in Jan. & Feb. 2026

This four-part series, co-hosted with the Land Trust Alliance, will explore key aspects of stewardship. The course will cover both stewardship of fee lands and conservation restrictions, highlight best practices, and provide a collaborative space to discuss common challenges. Participants will explore practical, scalable strategies that land trusts can implement to enhance their stewardship efforts over time.

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Calendar

Dec11

Thu, Dec 11 2025, 1 - 2pm

Development Staff Quarterly Networking Zoom

via Zoom

Open to anyone with development responsibilities, this quarter's call will be a year-end wrap-up. Did you try any new or innovative approaches to development or fundraising? What worked / what didn't? Creative ideas for the coming year? 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!

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Dec16

Tue, Dec 16 2025, 2 - 3pm

Stewardship Quarterly Zoom

via Zoom

Intended as a forum for anyone responsible for land stewardship (staff, Board, volunteers), this month's Zoom will be a Holiday Conservation Restriction Potluck. Bring your most problematic CR terms to share and discuss. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

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Jan7

Wed, Jan 7 2026, 1 - 2pm

Land Protection Quarterly Topical Networking

via Zoom

Anyone who works in a land protection function is welcome to attend. This quarter's call will focus on issues around land surveying, and discussing creative workarounds. Bring your examples and questions to share. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded.

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Jan14

Wed, Jan 14 2026, 2 - 3pm

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 working together with your board: job descriptions, committees, what works, what doesn't. It's a broad discussion, so come to ask your questions and share your experiences. As part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

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Updates

November 18, 2025

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.

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October 3, 2025

Help Put Nature on the 2026 Ballot: Oct. 9 Info Webinar

Massachusetts has a historic opportunity to invest in clean water, forests, farms, and outdoor spaces across the state—without raising taxes.

Join the Nature For Massachusetts Coalition on Thursday October 9, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, for a webinar introducing the Nature for Massachusetts campaign.

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