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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register for the 2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference! \nEarly bird registration and lunch order deadline: Friday February 20\, 11:59 pm \nConference date: Friday March 13\, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\, in-person at UMass Amherst Campus Center \nThe 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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/10321/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst
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SUMMARY:Canopy Forest Forum
DESCRIPTION:The annual Canopy Forestry Forum will be held on March 5\, 2026\, at UMass Amherst Conference Center. Canopy is where forest landowners\, forestry professionals\, and others come together to explore practical\, climate-friendly land management strategies that strengthen both forests and communities. \nThis year’s theme is Rooted in Resilience\, where you will engage in peer-to-peer learning sessions led by experienced professionals and forestry experts who share real-world insights and innovative practices. Network with landowners to promote your business\, build partnerships\, and discover new opportunities in a changing market. Earn continuing education credits while exploring cost-share programs that help offset challenges tied to market uncertainty. Learn strategies that strengthen resiliency and build market stability and see how sustainable forestry continues to support local economies\, products\, and jobs. \nThe plenary opens with The Nature Conservancy’s Andy Finton discussing the past\, present and future of MA forests followed by Keynote Speaker David King\, retired Wildlife Biologist with the US Forest Service Northern Research Station\, who will share insights and lessons learned from more than 30 years of research and personal experience on the connection between biodiversity and forest management. Also\, come learn about what’s coming down the pike as climate change enables stressors to take the fast lane across the state. Mark S. Falkenberry\, Department of Conservation and Recreation will explore emerging forest health threats racing across Massachusetts from insects to fungi. Learn how to spot them early\, understand their impacts\, and prepare management strategies to protect your woods before it’s too late. \nRegistration is open through February 18\, 2026. The conference sells out each year\, so if you’re interested in attending\, register now! The registration fee of $25 includes the full day (9 am – 4 pm) conference\, lunch\, and parking in the Campus Center garage. Learn more by clicking here. \nReady to sign up? Click here to register. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/canopy-forest-forum/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst
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SUMMARY:2025 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference!
DESCRIPTION:2025 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference \n\n23 sessions covering a diverse range of land conservation topics including\, farmland protection\, land negotiating strategies\, and the advancement of conservation restrictions\nKeynote address by Jim McGovern\, Congressman representing Massachusetts’ 2nd District\nInformative pre-conference webinars from our top-level sponsors\nNetworking opportunities at lunch time and an end-of-day reception\nPost-conference access to recordings of nine of the most popular workshops\nEarly-bird pricing through Friday\, February 28\, and discounted admission for MLTC members\n\nRegister        Schedule        Workshop Descriptions       Conference Portal \nInterested in Volunteering? \nVolunteers who contribute more than one hour of their time on Friday March 21 will receive free admission to the conference. Volunteer duties include assisting at the registration/info desk and ensuring workshops run smoothly. Sign-up sheet. If you cannot access the Google doc\, please contact admin@massland.org. \n  \nConference Lodging\nLast day for discounted Hotel UMass reservations is Wednesday February 19 for the night of Thursday March 20. Purchase lodging. \nSeminars Presented by Our Sponsors March 4 – March 18\nThese one-hour\, online seminars by some of our lead conference sponsors are open to everyone\, even if you’re not attending the Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference on Friday\, March 21. \nBeyond the “Illusion of Preservation”\nMassWoods | Tuesday March 4\, 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Register. \nFreshwater Resilience: Adding Rivers and Streams into your Land Conservation\nTNC in Massachusetts | Tuesday March 11\, 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Register. \nDiscussion of Mass Audubon’s 30×30 Catalyst Fund with Current and Potential Partners\nMass Audubon | Wednesday March 12\, 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Register. \nDeveloping Biodiversity Conservation Goals for the Commonwealth\nEOEEA | Tuesday March 18\, 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Register. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/2025-massachusetts-land-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Abundance : 38th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:This one-day event provides a place to learn\, gather\, and kindle relationships in the community with farmers\, local food enthusiasts\, land care professionals\, advocates\, elders\, young leaders\, and everyone in between!  \nIn-person only\, with access to workshop recordings after the conference. \nJoin us for an engaging plenary discussion on regional soil health to start the day\, a lively Seed Swap\, a fair full of beloved and brand-new vendors\, Spanish language food systems sessions\, racial justice discussion groups\, native plant and pollinator presentations\, and special topics for all sorts of growers. \nFor soil health through the freshest eye\, we’re hosting a Children’s Conference within the conference. All attendees ages 5 – 12 are welcome. This program emphasizes learning about soil and other gifts of Nature\, as well as snack making and game playing. \nYour presence at NOFA/Mass’s 2025 Winter Conference will make a difference as we gather through the lens of abundance. Firmly rooted in our vision for a just and resilient food system\, we are learning and sharing to flourish together! \nWith sliding-scale ticket pricing from $50-$250\, scholarships\, and workshops offered in Spanish\, this event is accessible to anyone who wishes to attend.\n\n \n\nWebsite & Registration:\n\nEnglish version: Visit the Winter Conference webpage\nSpanish version: Página web de Conferencia de Invierno\nRegistration platform: Register here!\n\n\n\n  \n\nScholarships:\n\nScholarship application \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/rooted-in-abundance-38th-annual-nofa-mass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst
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SUMMARY:2023 Regional Conservation Partnership Network Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) for this year’s free Regional Conservation Partnership (RCP) Network Gathering. Building on the last three years’ panels exploring the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of land justice\, conversations will continue on how conservationists are prioritizing justice and community needs in their work. We’ll also hear how leaders are collaborating to capitalize on multi-year funding\, addressing the climate crisis\, and protecting land for biodiversity\, recreation\, affordable housing\, and stronger economies.\n \nView Agenda \nCheck out our workshops \nRegister here \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/2023-regional-conservation-partnership-network-gathering/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst
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