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

  • May21

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    Development Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    The focus of this quarter's call will be on Volunteers: Recruiting, Engaging, and Retaining. This could be targeted toward using volunteers for fundraising and development purposes.

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  • May21

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    Land Protection Staff Topical Networking

    via Zoom

    The general topic for this quarter's call will be GIS. For discussion may be: which you use, sharing data & files, file naming conventions, remote access, templates for keeping MassGIS data up to date, staffing a GIS person, and likely more.

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  • Jun4

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    Topics of Interest for All-Volunteer Land Trusts (AVLTs)

    via Zoom

    This month we'll discuss a topic near the forefront of many AVLTs' thoughts: How to find volunteers for all that needs to get done -- and when to decide it's time to hire help? Bring your experiences to share, so we can learn from each other. Based on the flow of conversation, the discussion may branch out. If desired, we can use part of this call as a forum to discuss concerns and effects of the situation in DC. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded. 

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  • Jun11

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    Stewardship Quarterly Zoom: Communications & Community Outreach

    via Zoom

    For anyone responsible for land stewardship (staff, Board, volunteers), this quarter's topic will focus on "Stewardship Communications & Community Outreach". For example: When and how much to share about your stewardship efforts with your neighbors? For which projects? Bring your questions and share your experiences so we can learn from each other. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

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  • Jun12

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    New! Finance Peer Group Quarterly Zoom

    via Zoom

    Finance staff, board treasurers, and others with fiscal responsibilities -- join us for this inaugural meeting to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other. Topics like restricted funds, budgeting, audits, internal controls, QuickBooks, and more are open for discussion. We'll also use this first meeting to see what the group's interests are, and how we'd like to proceed going forward. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program.

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  • Jun26

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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 record keeping policy, procedures & best practices, and may include other interests, like cyber security insurance. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

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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

  • May16

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    2025 Land Protection Tools & Techniques Course

    8 Sept. Thursdays online, and 2 in-person meetings: Saturday, Sept. 6 and weekend of Nov. 7 - 9

    The application deadline is Friday, May 16. 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 order to advance their careers, grow the conservation workforce, and increase the pace of conservation across the Commonwealth. Land conservation professionals employ a combination of skills that are not bundled into any conventional course of study. A goal of this course is to provide participants the skills, tools and understanding of land protection to better equip them for a career in land protection. 

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  • Jun3

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    Series: Fostering Land Trust Engagement in Urban Communities

    via Zoom 4-part series: June 3, 10, 17, 24 / 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

    This 4-part Zoom series, co-sponsored by MLTC and The Trustees, is intended for staff and board members from land trusts interested in initiating or expanding work in urban/developed parts of their service areas. Covers five topic areas, lots of participant interaction and time for questions, and includes an associated field trip in July. Speakers from Massachusetts land trusts will share examples of their work, delving into issues such as their motivations for the project, building relationships, considerations for working on land that is owned by partners, and benefits and challenges they’ve experienced. They will also describe lessons learned, recommendations for successful partnerships, and funding sources that may be particular to urban work. They hope to demonstrate that with the right motivation and preparation, any sized land trust can embark on similar work. 

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