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!
Join ECCN for a virtual self-care lunch & learn focused on mindfulness and stress management for conservationists. The session will be facilitated by Dominique Daye Hunter—an Afro-Indigenous (Yesáh) storyteller, speaker, author, and environmental and social justice advocate—who weaves mindfulness and healing into her work. The program will include guided mindfulness, storytelling-based insights on preventing burnout and managing stress, and time for Q&A. We’re excited to offer this session and hope you’ll join us—if you register, please plan to attend so we can make the most of this opportunity together.
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!
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!
This networking group is open to anyone with responsibilities of running or working in a small staffed land trust. Newcomers welcome! This quarter we'll discuss ideas garnered from the Mass. Land Conservation Conference, and brainstorm about how to implement them. Even if you didn't attend, bring ideas and get peer input. As part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded.
This Info Session will cover what to expect from the 2026 Land Protection Tools & Techniques Course, and describe the application process. This 10-week course (8-weeks online and 2 in-person gatherings) is targeted toward anyone at any career level (including upper-level college students) interested in learning the nuts and bolts of land conservation transactions for professional application in the Massachusetts land conservation space. Learn more about the course here. Sponsored by Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition, UMass Amherst MassWoods, Mass Audubon, and Wildlands Trust.
This popular discussion group is intended as a forum for land conservation staff and Board members who are interested in preservation and viability of agricultural lands. It provides a forum to share experience and learn from peers. The focus of May's call is still TBD. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded.
8 Sept. Thursdays online, and 2 in-person meetings: Sunday, Sept. 13 and weekend of Nov. 13 - 15
Applications are due today, Friday, May 15 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. Learn more here. Sponsored by Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition, UMass Amherst MassWoods, Mass Audubon, and Wildlands Trust.
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.
Hybrid. In-person at Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center
3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester MA, and via Zoom. Only register to attend on 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.
