Hosted by MLTC and the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, this annual event provides an opportunity to brainstorm and strategize on timely land conservation issues while strengthening relations among conservation partners. Who should attend? Those willing to dig into discussion on this year's topics, which include:
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Coordinating Land & Habitat Management Across Sectors
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Long-Term Funding for Conservation
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Possible improvements to State CR and Grant Programs. See below for 2024 agenda and registration links.
2024 Land Trust and State Agency Retreat
Wednesday, October 16 (in-person at Harvard Forest, Petersham, MA)
and Thursday, October 17 (hybrid. If attending via Zoom, pre-registration is required here).
Agenda (as of Sept. 12). Register here.
When considering who from your organization will attend, please be mindful that our Wednesday venue has a maximum capacity of 75. Wednesday attendees are welcome to join Russ Cohen’s always-popular Conservation Trivia and early evening social time with overnighters. This meeting will not be recorded. Overnight lodging is available for up to 23 people, primarily in shared accommodation with two to three people per room. A few singles are available at an increased cost.
Cost: Retreat only = $20 (includes coffee/tea throughout the day). Lunch is BYO. Overnight accommodation for double and triple rooms = $95. Overnight accommodation for single rooms = $120. Overnight dinner and breakfast are potluck.