Updated Nov. 25, 2025. In this period of uncertainty regarding federal funding, there are some resources to help federal grantees with steps they can take to protect themselves.
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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!
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.
Intended as a forum for anyone responsible for land stewardship (staff, Board, volunteers), this month's Zoom will be a Holiday Conservation Restriction Potluck. Bring your most problematic CR terms to share and discuss. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!
Open to anyone with development responsibilities, this quarter's call will be a year-end wrap-up. Did you try any new or innovative approaches to development or fundraising? What worked / what didn't? Creative ideas for the coming year? Join us to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!
Basin Pond Reserve, Lee MA
Meeting place provided to registrants
Join the Early Conservation Career Network for a casual hike among the beautiful fall colors that bring thousands of tourists to the Berkshires every year. We'll start by meeting in downtown Lee and eating our meals (sandwiches or salads from Loeb's Foodtown) at the nearby park. Then, we'll head to Basin Pond Reserve, owned by Berkshire Natural Resources Council, for a hike around its 2.5-mile loop trail through boulder fields and under beautiful mixed forest canopy. A viewing platform offers a scenic vista of the pond, beaver lodges and dams, and a historic (human-made) dam.
Oct. 8 is full day; Oct. 9 is half day. Both days in-person-only.
Oct. 8 at Treasure Valley Scout Reservation, Rutland; Oct. 9 at Harvard Forest, Petersham
This year will focus on discussions of key topics, and how land trusts and State agencies can work together to accomplish these goals. Topics will include: shifting allocations among DCS grant programs; the State’s comprehensive land use plan; communicating/Framing our messages on policy Issues; what's next with RLI; and farmland protection tools.
Hosted by Irene Del Bono - title research guru and retired attorney with extensive background in property law in both private practice and at the EEA - this seminar will be a comprehensive guide to help you find deeds that are hard to find; what to do when there are references to things potentially affecting the title; and what it will take to "fix" title issues. This is not a class on title examinations - which should be done by an attorney. This class should help you find an attorney versed in problems that might be attached to a property.
The Great Room, Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
1360 West Mall Drive
Attending Rally in Cleveland this year? Anyone with Massachusetts connections is invited to join our traditional Massachusetts State Gathering. This year we're opting for an informal get-together, where drinks, appetizers and small plates will be available a la carte on separate bills in a section of the hotel's Great Room. Ask the host to point you to the Massachusetts gathering. The venue is right by the conference center, so stop by for a drink or more and say hello.
