With the reduction in federal funding and the resulting increase in competition for private grant funding and donor support, having diverse revenue streams has never been more important. Entrepreneurial approaches to revenue may also deepen land trusts’ relationships with their communities and bring the conservation message to new audiences. Ole Amundsen, an experienced professional in fundraising, finance and strategic planning, will examine case studies from land trusts of varying capacity and staffing from across the country that use an entrepreneurial approach to generate revenue.
Lowell, MA
Parking details to be sent to registrants. Carpooling highly suggested.
Join Jane Calvin (Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust), Renata Pomponi (Mass Audubon), and Ali Jacobs (Mill City Grows) on a tour of the Farm to learn how this partnership is literally growing food and community. These 20 protected acres within a 10-minute walk of 3000+ people is now home to community gardens and farm fields, trails (including an all-persons trail), with an outdoor pavilion/classroom, barn and food forest coming soon. Limited to 50 people.
8 Sept. Thursdays online, and 2 in-person meetings: Sunday, Sept. 13 and weekend of Nov. 13 - 15
Learn more here. Applications are due today, Friday, June 5 for this 10-week course (8-weeks online and 2 in-person gatherings) aimed at anyone at any career level (including upper-level college students) with a strong interest in learning the nuts and bolts of land conservation transactions for professional application in the Massachusetts land conservation space. Sponsored by Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition, UMass Amherst MassWoods, Mass Audubon, and Wildlands Trust.
Hybrid. In-person at Sudbury Valley Trustees Barn, 18 Wolbach Rd., Sudbury MA. It is NO LONGER at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center.
Registration only required if attending 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 this month’s featured topic: An update on recent legal cases involving land conservation. A detailed agenda will be sent in advance to all registrants. With Executive Director Robb Johnson retiring in June, we invite you to stay afterward for a light lunch and a celebration of his work and accomplishments. Kindly RSVP for lunch using this link.
Wildlands Trust Stewardship Training Center
Plymouth MA
Board members and senior (Director-level) staff are invited to attend this one-day seminar where, through interactive discussions, peer learning, and interactive discussion and activities, participants will explore practical strategies for navigating today’s leadership challenges, strengthening board–staff partnerships to enhance fundraising, and planning for smooth leadership transitions. This is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build the tools needed for enduring impact. Registration coming soon.
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve, Great Barrington MA.
Join the Early Conservation Career Network for a mindful birding walk at Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve in Great Barrington. Educator and longtime birder Dave Edson will guide attendees in the practice of "mindful birding"—a more relaxed and intentional approach to the hobby of birding.
