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

  • May7

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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 project budgeting, including approaches for calculating fringe and indirect rates. Time permitting, participants may be able to raise questions on other issues too. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. Newcomers welcome! Free, but advance registration required.  

    Register

  • May13

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    Agriculture Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    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 farm viability and how can we support it through our land protection work. 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

  • Jun5

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    Applications Due: 2026 Land Protection Tools and Techniques Course

    8 Sept. Thursdays online, and 2 in-person meetings: Sunday, Sept. 13 and weekend of Nov. 13 - 15

    Learn more here. Applications are due today, Friday, June 5 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. Sponsored by Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition, UMass Amherst MassWoods, Mass Audubon, and Wildlands Trust. 

    Apply

  • Jun24

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    Land Trust Leadership: Practical Strategies

    Wildlands Trust Stewardship Training Center Plymouth MA

    Board members and senior (Director-level) staff are invited to attend this one-day seminar where, through interactive discussions, peer learning, and interactive discussion and activities, participants will explore practical strategies for navigating today’s leadership challenges, strengthening board–staff partnerships to enhance fundraising, and planning for smooth leadership transitions. This is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and build the tools needed for enduring impact. Registration coming soon.

    Learn more

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