Workshops and Networking

Learn more and apply. This seven month learning journey will introduce land conservation practitioners to the histories, contemporary realities, and futures of Indigenous peoples in the place now called Massachusetts. Across seven Modules and monthly Indigenous-led Zoom discussions, participants will build foundational knowledge of Indigenous history, consider relational approaches to engagement, examine political landscapes and organizational responsibilities, and learn about concrete Indigenizing practices in conservation spaces. The curriculum centers cultural humility, historical accountability, and Indigenous-led knowledge. Accepted applicants are expected to attend the monthly Indigenous-hosted Zoom discussion groups. Registration is capped at 60 people, with a maximum of three per organization.

This Info Session will cover what to expect from the 2026 Land Protection Tools & Techniques Course, and describe the application process. 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 the Massachusetts land conservation space. Learn more about the course here. Sponsored by Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition, UMass Amherst MassWoods, Mass Audubon, and Wildlands Trust. 

Learn more here. Applications are due today, Friday, May 15 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.