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.

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.

Open to anyone with responsibilities of running or working in a small-staffed land trust, this quarter's topic will focus on organizing and working with board subcommittees that blend trustee and non-trustee participants. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!

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.

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.

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 tracking grants, including systems used, managing restrictions, and best practices for reporting and compliance. Time permitting, participants may be able to raise questions on other issues too. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. Free, but advance registration required.

Land Protection and Stewardship functions overlap in certain aspects. This quarter's call will offer a forum for both roles to ask questions, voice concerns, and offer insights as to how to work together more efficiently. The focus topic will be: "Communication and coordination between Land Protection and Stewardship functions in the course of land protection projects". Anyone is welcome to attend who holds these positions or oversees them. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded.

Open to anyone with development responsibilities, this quarter's call will focus on building business partnership programs and how to engage businesses in sponsorships. Join us to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other. Newcomers welcome. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. The call will not be recorded.