MLTC and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are hosting an online discussion with land trusts about the Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan. The 2023 Plan is a long-range strategic initiative intended to...
The suggested focus for this session is Risk Assessment, but conversation in these calls is driven by current issues and concerns of those participating so other topics can also be raised. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking series for land trust staff and Board members. This call will not be recorded. Contact Robb Johnson (robb@massland.org) for more information.
This essential handbook for land trusts and conservation commissions is a revised version of the 2006 edition. The Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition was pleased to collaborate with the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions to support this update.
The focus of this quarter's call will be best practices for year-end giving and fundraising. As discussions often branch out to related topics, bring questions for your development colleagues, and feel free to share your successful programs. This call will not be recorded.
Hybrid. In-person at Brewster's Woods Wildlife Sanctuary in Concord, and via Zoom.
Parking is limited to 45 cars. Carpooling is highly encouraged. Directions in description below.
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, and announcements. June's featured topic will be "What conservationists need to know about pending state regulations for energy facility siting and permitting", presented by...
Land trust staff, board members, and 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, which in March will be the impact of executive orders and federal funding cuts on conservation, presented by Lori Faeth, Senior Director of Government Relations for the Land Trust Alliance.
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. Formerly known as "Steering Committee Meetings", these meetings are convened by MLTC's Partner...
Hybrid
In-person at MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough MA OR via Zoom. Register below.
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 this month’s featured topic: Article 97 and implementation of the Public Lands Protection Act. Formerly known as "Steering Committee Meetings", these meetings are convened by MLTC's Partner...
Online
The Application deadline was May 15 and this course is full.
Sponsored by UMass Extension, MLTC and Mass Audubon, with support from The Trustees and MA DCR’s Working Forest Initiative, this course is aimed at those with a strong interest in learning the practical nuts and bolts of land conservation transactions in order to seek employment in this field.
