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. This meeting, MLTC will be asking for input on projects supported with state funding: Filling in gaps in the MassGIS open space datalayer, and expanding the ranks for qualified appraisers, surveyors and attorneys available to work on conservation projects. The meeting will not be recorded.
This seminar will introduce the new Conservation Restriction Tracking System (CRTS), which is a new digital platform designed to streamline and modernize the submission and review process for Conservation Restrictions (CRs) to EEA- Division of Conservation Services (EEA-DCS). Through CRTS, members of the public will be able to submit a CR, monitor its progress, and engage in the review process conducted by EEA-DCS. CRTS will assist EEA-DCS in ensuring that each CR is evaluated efficiently, in a timely manner, and for its public benefit, a core priority of the EEA Secretariat & EEA-DCS. This workshop will provide an overview of CRTS functionality, demonstrate its user interface, and highlight how it supports both EEA -DCS and the broader community in advancing land protection efforts across the Commonwealth.
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.
Join fellow Early Conservation Career Network members for an evening of learning and networking before the 2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference! At Mass Audubon’s Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary attendees will hear Mark Wamsley, Conservation Director of Kestrel Land Trust, discuss an affordable housing and conservation project (more details to come). Afterward, there will be an opportunity to walk on the trails before gathering at Treehouse Brewing Company to network, eat, and enjoy beverages between. Pizza will be provided. Feel free to stop by for any portion of the event or attend in full!
Learn, connect, and be inspired by the workshops, people you meet, and the keynote address. With workshops covering a diverse range of land conservation topics, it's a great opportunity for participants from all levels of experience, from students to seasoned professionals, to learn together and find ways to move conservation forward in the state. Details are in the works.
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 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.
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.
