Calendar

  • Jul24

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    Early Conservation Career Network Cold Brook Preserve Tour

    Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve Harwich Port

    Join the Early Conservation Career Network to tour a complex cranberry bog wetland system eco-restoration underway at the 66-acre Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve in Harwich Port. The project will also provide enhanced visitor access, including a half-mile wheelchair accessible trail loop.

  • Aug20

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    Quarterly Zoom for All-Volunteer Land Trusts (AVLTs)

    via Zoom

    Two entwined topics for discussion at this quarter's call include organizational transition and sustainability, and recruiting and accommodating new Board members from the younger generations. This call is a forum for AVLTs to learn from each other and tackle their unique challenges. Part of MLTC's Stronger Together networking program. This call will not be recorded.

  • Aug23

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    ECCN Social Coffee and Hike in Amherst

    Kestrel Land Trust 37 Bay Rd, Amherst MA

    Enjoy some casual conversation with other professionals in the land conservation community while sipping a morning beverage and taking in the view at Kestrel Land Trust's beautiful headquarters in South Amherst. Then, weather permitting, take a short hike together around the Plum Brook Pond and Sweet Alice Conservation Area. 

    All land conservation professionals are welcome, whether new to the profession or not. 

  • Sep11

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    Development Staff Quarterly Networking Zoom

    via Zoom

    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. 

  • Sep12

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    Fall 2024 Land Protection Tools & Techniques Course

    Online Application period has ended

    This fall, UMass Extension, in partnership with MLTC and Mass Audubon, will offer a course aimed at individuals who have a strong interest in learning the practical nuts and bolts of land conservation transactions in order to seek employment in this field. This course will draw from expertise within the...

  • Sep20

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    September 2024 Conservation Partner Meeting

    Hybrid In-person at MassWildlife headquarters, Westborough 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 a featured topic.  Formerly known as "Steering Committee Meetings", these meetings are convened by MLTC's Partner...

  • Sep27

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    Massachusetts State Dinner at Rally

    Trinity Brewhouse 186 Fountain Street, Providence, RI

    Whether or not you're attending the Land Trust Alliance Rally in Providence, anyone with Massachusetts land conservation connections is invited to join our traditional Massachusetts State Dinner at Rally. We'll have a private room with a cash bar and buffet dinner. Our venue is right by the conference center, so even if you can't join us for dinner, stop by for a drink and say hello! 

    NOTE: If you're joining us for a drink but not dinner, you do not need to register or purchase a ticket. Just come by! 

  • Oct16

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    2024 Land Trust / State Agency Retreat

    Fisher Museum, Harvard Forest, Petersham MA (in-person Wed., Oct. 16) & hybrid (Harvard Forest & virtual Thurs., Oct 17)

    Massachusetts land trust and state agency staff gather to build relations and learn from each other. The Retreat includes informative presentations, targeted discussion topics and informal networking time. 

    Registration and agenda coming soon.

  • Dec13

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    December 2024 Conservation Partner Meeting

    Zoom

    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...

  • Mar7

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    March 2025 Conservation Partner Meeting

    Zoom

    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...

  • Jun20

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    June 2025 Conservation Partner Meeting

    Hybrid

    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...