Workshops and Networking

Networking Discussions

These informal one-hour discussion are intended for staff and board members of non-profit land conservation organizations, with a focus on exchanging information on topics of common interest. The conversations are facilitated by MLTC, with occasional guest hosts. Sessions are not recorded. To receive log-in information, register for each session that interests you.

Upcoming Networking Discussions

  • Jan7

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    Land Protection Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    Anyone who works in a land protection function is welcome to attend. This quarter's call will focus on issues around land surveying, and discussing creative workarounds. Bring your examples and questions to share. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

    Register

  • Jan14

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    Small Staffed Land Trusts Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    Open to anyone with responsibilities of running or working in a small staffed land trust, this quarter's topic will focus on working together with your board: job descriptions, committees, what works, what doesn't. It's a broad discussion, so come to ask your questions and share your experiences. As part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

    Register

  • Feb5

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    Land Trust Finance Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    Finance staff, board treasurers, and others with fiscal responsibilities -- join us for a networking call to share resources, ask questions, and learn from each other. This month's call will focus on approaches for accounting for land projects in your annual budget planning, and how land holdings (including CRs) are carried on your balance sheet. Time permitting, participants may be able to raise questions on other issues too. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. Free, but advance registration required.

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  • Feb11

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    Agriculture Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    This new quarterly networking 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. This month's call will focus on "making your conserved lands available for farming".  Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. 

    Register

Workshops & Seminars

Workshops are multi-session trainings where land trust staff and board members come together to study a topic of common interest and support one another in advancing the work of their respective organizations. Participants are encouraged to commit to attending all sessions.  

Seminars are one-time learning opportunities featuring speakers or panels on a particular topic of relevance to the land conservation community, including time for Q&A. These are generally recorded and added to the MLTC resource library. 

Upcoming Workshops & Seminars

  • Jan20

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    Stewardship Short Course

    Four Tuesdays: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10 via Zoom

    This four-part series, co-hosted with the Land Trust Alliance, will explore key aspects of stewardship. The course will cover both stewardship of fee lands and conservation restrictions, highlight best practices, and provide a collaborative space to discuss common challenges. 

    Learn more & register

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