Join the Early Conservation Career Network for an early summer foraging event with Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten. Participants will learn to identify more than 18 species of edible wild plants and gain practical knowledge about their edible parts, seasonal availability, and preparation methods. The tour will also cover key guidelines for safe, ethical, and environmentally responsible foraging.
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.
With the reduction in federal funding and the resulting increase in competition for private grant funding and donor support, having diverse revenue streams has never been more important. Entrepreneurial approaches to revenue may also deepen land trusts’ relationships with their communities and bring the conservation message to new audiences. Ole Amundsen, an experienced professional in fundraising, finance and strategic planning, will examine case studies from land trusts of varying capacity and staffing from across the country that use an entrepreneurial approach to generate revenue.
On Wednesday April 15, 2026, the State Senate will vote on the “Mass Ready Act” environmental bond bill. Right now we have an opportunity to add provisions to improve the Ch. 61 Right of First Refusal process, and achieve much-needed expansion of the Conservation Land Tax Credit.
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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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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.
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.
This Info Session will cover what to expect from the 2026 Land Protection Tools & Techniques Course, and describe the application process. Learn more about the course here. 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. Sponsored by Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition, UMass Amherst MassWoods, Mass Audubon, and Wildlands Trust.
This networking group is open to anyone with responsibilities of running or working in a small staffed land trust. Newcomers welcome! This quarter we'll discuss ideas garnered from the Mass. Land Conservation Conference, and brainstorm about how to implement them. Even if you didn't attend, bring ideas and get peer input. As part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded.
Lowell, MA
Parking details to be sent to registrants. Carpooling highly suggested.
Join Jane Calvin (Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust), Renata Pomponi (Mass Audubon), and Ali Jacobs (Mill City Grows) on a tour of the Farm to learn how this partnership is literally growing food and community. These 20 protected acres within a 10-minute walk of 3000+ people is now home to community gardens and farm fields, trails (including an all-persons trail), with an outdoor pavilion/classroom, barn and food forest coming soon. Limited to 50 people.
