Calendar

  • Oct16

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    2024 Land Trust / State Agency Retreat

    Fisher Museum, Harvard Forest, Petersham MA (in-person Wed., Oct. 16) & hybrid (Harvard Forest & virtual Thurs., Oct 17) Registration is full

    Massachusetts land trust and state agency staff gather to build relations and learn from each other. The Retreat includes informative presentations, targeted discussion topics and informal networking time. 

  • Oct18

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    ECCN Overnight at Wildlands Trust Stewardship Training Center

    Wildlands Trust Stewardship Training Center 549 Mast Road, Plymouth, MA

    This event is an opportunity to join other early conservation career professionals for networking and fun! Arrival time is between 4:30 - 5:30 pm on Friday, we will have dinner and other nighttime activities. Saturday will include breakfast at 9:00 am and a group hike from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Checkout time on Saturday is 12:00 pm.

    Overnight lodging options include tent camping or staying in bunk rooms in the Stewardship Center. 

  • Oct22

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    Insurance 101: Liability, Conserve-A-Nation & Terrafirma

    Zoom

    This is a crash course on the basics of insurance coverage, including policy must-haves and coverage considerations. The session will include ample Q&A time. This free webinar for all New England land trusts is made possible by a partnership of Land Trust Alliance and MLTC, and generous funders of the Land Trust Alliance including an anonymous foundation. To register for the event, you'll need to log in or make a free account. Please reach out to Mariah at mfogg@lta.org for any support or questions.

  • Oct24

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    New! Land Protection Staff Topical Networking

    Zoom

    Join this inaugural networking session for Land Protection staff, where the focus will be: Landowner Outreach, Including Landowner Workshops. This call is a forum for Land Protection staff to learn from each other, so bring your questions and share your experiences. Conversation in similar affinity groups is fluid, so other topics of mutual interest may also be discussed. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series for staff and Board members. This call will not be recorded.

  • Nov18

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    Networking for Executive Directors of Large Regional Land Trusts

    via Zoom

    Conversation on these calls is driven by current issues and concerns of those participating so this is a great place to bring questions for your peers. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series for land trust staff and Board members. This call will not be recorded. Contact Robb Johnson (robb@massland.org) for more information.

  • Nov20

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    Quarterly Zoom for All-Volunteer Land Trusts (AVLTs)

    Zoom

    The topic this quarter will be "Database Tools & Management - What Are Organizations Using? / How Happy are You". Be ready to share your experiences and ask questions, so we can learn from each other. As the conversation is often fluid, other topics of mutual interest may be discussed. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded.

  • Dec13

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    December 2024 Conservation Partner Meeting

    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.  Formerly known as "Steering Committee Meetings", these meetings are convened by MLTC's Partner...

  • Jan16

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    Leadership Training Program for Land Trust Executive Directors

    Online. Eight-part course starting January 16. Application deadline: Tuesday, October 15.

    The Land Trust Alliance, in partnership with MLTC, will host an 8-part virtual leadership and management training program for executive directors. This cohort-based experience will give staff leadership an opportunity to build their skills and bolster organizational effectiveness. In addition to the highly interactive sessions, the program also includes work on an organization-specific improvement project and the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one coaching sessions. Cost: $350 per person. Learn moreApply.

  • Mar7

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    March 2025 Conservation Partner Meeting

    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.  Formerly known as "Steering Committee Meetings", these meetings are convened by MLTC's Partner...

  • Jun20

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    June 2025 Conservation Partner Meeting

    Hybrid

    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.  Formerly known as "Steering Committee Meetings", these meetings are convened by MLTC's Partner...