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

Waitlist only as of March 3

Join us at the Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference on March 13th

Come learn from colleagues and other experts, discuss ideas, and network. There'll be 24 sessions covering a diverse range of land conservation topics. Attendees include staff and volunteers at all levels of experience from all aspects of land conservation, as well as dedicated service providers. Keynote speaker Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon, Health Director for the Trust for Public Land, will talk on the connection between nature and health. Learn more and register.

Calendar

Mar5

Thu, Mar 5 2026, 12 - 1pm

Sponsor Seminar: Saltmarshes: Protecting and Restoring These Vital Land and Seascapes (TNC in MA)

via Zoom

With Richard Cavanaugh and Charlie Foster
Saltmarshes are vital habitat for fish and wildlife and for coastal resilience for people and nature. To accelerate work on saltmarsh protection and restoration, the Coastal Working Group of the Resilient Lands Conservation Coalition developed an actionable work plan. The Nature Conservancy, the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, and BSC Group, will share the objectives, barriers, needs, and actions identified in the plan as well as a GIS analysis and tool to help identify where there are opportunities to protect and restore saltmarshes and to assist their migration due to increased storm activity and rising sea levels.

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Mar24

Tue, Mar 24 2026, 4 - 5pm

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!

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Apr8

Wed, Apr 8 2026, 1 - 2pm

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!

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Apr9

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 2 - 3pm

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!

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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.

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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.