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.
Hybrid. In-person at MassWildlife
1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough MA, and via Zoom. Registration only necessary for Zoom attendance.
Land trust staff and board members as well as conservation partners are welcome to this quarterly meeting, featuring relevant news from state agencies, a timely update on state and federal policy matters, announcements, and a featured topic. September's topic will be: "plans for a 2026 Ballot Campaign to establish a dedicated funding stream for land conservation". These meetings are convened by MLTC's Partner Engagement Committee: Kathy Orlando, Chair, Olivia Lukacic, Vice-Chair. A detailed agenda will be sent in advance to all registrants.
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
580 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA (meeting point listed on the registration page)
Join ECCN and former Mount Auburn Cemetery President/Director of Horticulture Dave Barnett for a walking tour of the cemetery. The walk will last 1-1.5 hours and will follow paved roads with moderate hills--participants should be comfortable walking 2-3 miles. The tour will cover some of the history of the cemetery and its horticultural management practices. Come learn how the team at Mount Auburn balances aesthetic value and ecologically-minded property stewardship.
Hosted by MACC's Young Professionals Committee (Mass. Assoc. of Conservation Commissions), MLTC's ECCNers (Early Career Conservation Network: people in their first 10 years of their career) have been invited to this event to network with other early-career professionals in the conservation and environmental fields. Free, no age limit. Come broaden your network and learn what colleagues in Conservation Commissions, consultancies, and other environmental organizations are up to!
After a picnic lunch at the 300 Committee's new headquarters in Falmouth, we'll head to the Coonamessett Greenway Heritage Trail, which loops around a restored cranberry bog - now a wetland habitat - where Betsy Gladfelter, a member of Falmouth’s Conservation Commission, will tell us how the restoration project developed. We'll then make a trip to Woodneck Beach for beach activities, and to learn about the 300 Committee's erosion control efforts from Will Poirier, Director of Stewardship. Both the 300 Committee office and the trails at the Lower Coonamessett Restoration area are accessible for all. Limited to 20 people. Registration is required so we can order lunch in advance.
For anyone responsible for land stewardship (staff, Board, volunteers), this quarter's topic will focus on "Stewardship Communications & Community Outreach". For example: When and how much to share about your stewardship efforts with your neighbors? For which projects? Bring your questions and share your experiences so we can learn from each other. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!
In the face of federal challenges, preserving state investment in critical environmental programs is essential. On April 28th, the House will begin debate on its version of the FY26 State Operating Budget. Please contact your State Representative by April 28 to request co-sponsorship of six important amendments...
Open to anyone with responsibilities of running or working in a small-staffed land trust, this quarter's topic will focus on record keeping policy, procedures & best practices, and may include other interests, like cyber security insurance. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series, this call will not be recorded. Newcomers welcome!
Finance staff, board treasurers, and others with fiscal responsibilities -- join us for this inaugural meeting to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other. Topics like restricted funds, budgeting, audits, internal controls, QuickBooks, and more are open for discussion. We'll also use this first meeting to see what the group's interests are, and how we'd like to proceed going forward. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program.
