Picone Farm

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

Strengthening Land Trusts. Advancing Land Conservation.

MLTC's Loring Schwarz, HCT's Kelly Grant, MLTC's Robb Johnson

Excellence in Conservation Award

Nominations are due Sunday, November 30, 2025

This award is granted to a land trust or collaboration of conservation partners in recognition of a specific project that 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. Nominate your own organization's project or another's. Learn more and apply.

 

 

Calendar

  • Nov4

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    AVLT (All-Volunteer Land Trust) Quarterly Networking Call

    via Zoom

    Rescheduled from October, today's discussion will be on "Partnering with your town's organizations". It's a broad topic, and attendees' questions and experiences will mold the discussion. This call is a forum for AVLTs to learn from each other and tackle their unique challenges. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded.

  • Dec12

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    December 2025 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 (TBD). A detailed agenda will be sent in advance to all registrants.

Updates

  • 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.

    Click the title for details.