Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition

06/04/2026

Join the Early Conservation Career Network for an early-summer foraging adventure with Russ Cohen, author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten. During this guided outdoor tour, participants will identify more than 18 species of edible plants and learn about there seasonal availability and preparation methods.

We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/earlysummerforagingwitheccn/event/register/

05/12/2026

Executive Director Robb Johnson spoke at the annual Cape & Islands Land Conservation Legislative Day on May 8, held at Barnstable Land Trust’s Fuller Farm. The event convened elected officials and conservation organizations from across Massachusetts to explore collaboration among the Commonwealth, municipalities, and land trusts to protect lands essential to Cape Cod’s environmental health and long-term resilience.

03/25/2026

We were pleased to honor Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust, Mass Audubon, and Mill City Grows as the second annual Excellence in Conservation Award recipients at the 2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference. The creation of Pawtucket Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is a standout example of collaborative conservation. The project has the potential to transform how nature is accessed and experienced in the city, particularly for more than 3,000 residents within a 10-minute walk of the property. Jane Calvin (Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust), Renata Pomponi (Mass Audubon), and Ali Jacobs (Mill City Grows), will be hosting a tour of the farm in June.

Read more about this project at https://massland.org/about/excellence-conservation-award
Sign up for the Pawtucket Farm field trip at
https://massland.org/events/field-trip-pawtucket-farm-wildlife-sanctuary-urban-collaboration-success

03/16/2026

We had an incredible turnout at the 2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference, we welcomed nearly 600 people! -- making it our largest conference yet! We also had 7 new exhibitors this year, bringing the total to 34, the most exhibitors we’ve ever hosted. Workshops were well attended, and we were pleased by the highly engaged audience during Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon’s keynote address, Nature and Health: A Pediatrician’s Perspective, which emphasized access to the outdoors is a fundamental human need that supports children’s well-being and mental health. Slides from the keynote address are now available on our conference page. Session recordings along with a recording of Dr. Tandon’s presentation will be posted on our conference page at https://massland.org/events/land-conservation-conference within the next three weeks.

03/16/2026

03/12/2026

Registration for the 2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference is closed! With record attendance, 24 engaging sessions, and 34 exhibitors, we’re excited to welcome all registered participants tomorrow. To accommodate everyone, we've arranged an overflow room for the afternoon plenary session. We look forward to seeing you there!

Paper handouts at the conference will be limited, please refer to our conference page at https://massland.org/events/land-conservation-conference for the schedule, workshop descriptions, exhibitors, venue map, conference sponsors, and more.

02/20/2026

Join us on Friday, March 13 at UMass Amherst for an inspiring keynote with Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon, Health Director at Trust for Public Land.

In her address, Nature and Health — a Pediatrician’s Perspective, Dr. Tandon, a general pediatrician and health researcher, will share how promoting healthy behaviors and reducing disparities can advance children’s health through the power of nature.

Learn more and register for the 2026 MA Land Conservation Conference at https://massland.org/events/land-conservation-conference

01/30/2026

We hope to see you at the 2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference.

The conference will be taking place at UMass Amherst Campus Center on Friday March 13th. Whether you are a seasoned or beginner environmental advocate, this event offers a wide range of sessions covering topics in: ecological stewardship, project planning, land conservation policy, fundraising, retaining volunteers and more!

learn more and register: https://massland.org/events/land-conservation-conference

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01/20/2026

MLTC is seeking a mission-driven leader who can build and sustain a high-performing nonprofit organization. A strong grasp of the land conservation field, especially in Massachusetts, is essential. The successful candidate will also have experience and success with fundraising. The application deadline is Wednesday February 4.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your networks. Preferred start date is mid-June 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://massland.org/resources/job-board/updated-executive-director

12/05/2025

Earlier this week, Executive Director Robb Johnson joined colleagues from Mass Audubon, The Trustees, Trust for Public Land, Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, Appalachian Mountain Club, and other members of the Nature for Massachusetts Coalition (Nature For MA) to deliver more than 90,000 certified voter signatures to the Secretary of State’s office for the Protect Water and Nature ballot initiative!

Learn more about Nature for All and our next steps at NatureForMA.org