2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference

Register for the 2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference!

Early bird registration and lunch order deadline: Friday February 20, 11:59 pm

Conference date: Friday March 13, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, in-person at UMass Amherst Campus Center

The Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference is the annual gathering of the Massachusetts land conservation community where over 500 participants learn from colleagues and other experts, discuss ideas, and network. Attendees include staff and volunteers at all levels of experience, as well as non-profit partner organizations, key state, local and federal government partners, and an array of service providers and non-profit exhibitors. The conference agenda includes a keynote address by Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon, Health Director at the Trust for Public Land, along with 24 workshops covering a wide range of land conservation topics, including ecological stewardship, climate resilience, trail accessibility, and project planning. Conference portal. Schedule. Workshop descriptions. Speakers, Sponsors, and Volunteers – MLTC staff will contact you with details on how to register.