The Early Conservation Career Network (ECCN) (formerly Young Land Professionals) is an interest group of MLTC. ECCN was formed in 2017 to provide networking and training opportunities for those in their first 10 years of a career in land conservation. Currently, ECCN has over 150 members from a wide range of land trusts and state agencies. An organizing committee works to move initiatives forward.
We hope you'll join ECCN! You’ll be added to our email list where you’ll receive information about upcoming events and opportunities. Please email admin@massland.org to sign up.
Organizing Committee Members:
Mariah Fogg (bio), Land Trust Alliance, ECCN President ~ Olivia Barksdale, Town of Acton (bio), ECCN Vice President ~ Thomas Patti, Wildlands Trust (bio), ECCN Communications Coordinator ~ Alex Bates, Town of Eastham ~ Robin Beckham (nee Austin), Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (bio) ~ Mary Doucette, Buzzards Bay Coalition ~ Julia Fitzpatrick, Greenbelt (bio) ~ Jane Maloney, Sudbury Valley Trustees (bio) ~ Johnny Robinson, Berkshire Natural Resources Council (bio)
Mentorship Opportunity for Mentees and Mentors
ECCN piloted a revamped mentorship program in Fall 2024, which aimed to foster opportunities for professional development and network-building in the Massachusetts land conservation field through regular, structured meetings between new and experienced professionals. For the 2024-2025 pilot year, program coordinators matched 5-7 mentor-mentee pairs based on interest areas, mentorship needs, location, and other factors. Guidelines. FAQs. Apply for the program here: Mentee survey & Mentor survey. The 2025/2026 application and deadline has not yet been determined. For questions, contact Olivia Barksdale or Thomas Patti.
Upcoming Events
We're planning more outings and events - stay tuned!