Date & Time
9:00am EST - 4:30pm EST
Price
About This Event
Registration Has Been Reopened!
With record attendance we’ve arranged an overflow room for the afternoon plenary to accommodate those who were waitlisted.
The annual Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference draws over 500 attendees, including staff and volunteers from over 100 of the land trusts in the state, along with key partners from state, federal, and local government. It's a unique opportunity for participants from all levels of experience, from students to seasoned professionals.
Featuring
- Keynote by Congressman Jim McGovern on The State of the Environment on a Administration & Congress
- 23 sessions covering a diverse range of land conservation topics including, farmland protection, land negotiating strategies, and the advancement of conservation restrictions
- Informative pre-conference webinars from our top-level sponsors
- Networking opportunities at lunchtime and an end-of-day reception
- Post-conference access to recordings of nine of the most popular workshops
- Early-bird pricing through Friday, February 28, and discounted admission for MLTC members
Schedule at a Glance | Workshop Descriptions | Conference Portal
Registration includes all the above plus free validated parking, light breakfast, coffee/tea, snacks, and closing reception (excluding alcohol).
Pricing
Check your organization's MLTC membership status.
Through March 7 (previously Feb 28)
- $60 : Staff and board members of MLTC member organizations, and individual MLTC members
- $80 : Non-members
- If purchasing multiple tickets please provide contact information for each individual ticket purchased (attendee name and email)
March 8 and beyond
- $80: Staff and board members of MLTC member organizations, and individual MLTC members
- $95 : Non-members
- If purchasing multiple tickets please provide contact information for each individual ticket purchased (attendee name and email)
Parking Instructions
- The address for the entrance to the parking garage is 91 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA, 01003. The garage is linked to the Campus Center through an underground walkway on the second level. After parking, follow the main hallway to the left, where you’ll find the escalators. Take the escalators down to the first floor (Auditorium level).
- The UMass parking system is gateless and operates by capturing a photo of your license plate. You must register your plate in advance via the QR code (found in the linked instructions) or within 20 minutes of entering the garage. Failure to do so may result in a citation. Detailed parking instructions.
Options
- Lunch sales have ended. If you've not already ordered, please consider bringing your own, or there is a limited convenience store on the premises.
- Please provide attendee contact information for each lunch ticket when registering.
- Speakers, Sponsors, and confirmed Volunteers please contact admin@massland.org for details on how to register. Volunteer slots are full.
Early Conservation Career Network Pre-Conference Gathering
- Thursday March 20
- For those in the early stages of their conservation career, you may be interested in the Early Conservation Career Network's (ECCN) pre-conference gathering. Register for the gathering. Learn about ECCN.
Our Generous Sponsors
About This Event
Registration Has Been Reopened!
With record attendance we’ve arranged an overflow room for the afternoon plenary to accommodate those who were waitlisted.
The annual Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference draws over 500 attendees, including staff and volunteers from over 100 of the land trusts in the state, along with key partners from state, federal, and local government. It's a unique opportunity for participants from all levels of experience, from students to seasoned professionals.
Featuring
- Keynote by Congressman Jim McGovern on The State of the Environment on a Administration & Congress
- 23 sessions covering a diverse range of land conservation topics including, farmland protection, land negotiating strategies, and the advancement of conservation restrictions
- Informative pre-conference webinars from our top-level sponsors
- Networking opportunities at lunchtime and an end-of-day reception
- Post-conference access to recordings of nine of the most popular workshops
- Early-bird pricing through Friday, February 28, and discounted admission for MLTC members
Schedule at a Glance | Workshop Descriptions | Conference Portal
Registration includes all the above plus free validated parking, light breakfast, coffee/tea, snacks, and closing reception (excluding alcohol).
Pricing
Check your organization's MLTC membership status.
Through March 7 (previously Feb 28)
- $60 : Staff and board members of MLTC member organizations, and individual MLTC members
- $80 : Non-members
- If purchasing multiple tickets please provide contact information for each individual ticket purchased (attendee name and email)
March 8 and beyond
- $80: Staff and board members of MLTC member organizations, and individual MLTC members
- $95 : Non-members
- If purchasing multiple tickets please provide contact information for each individual ticket purchased (attendee name and email)
Parking Instructions
- The address for the entrance to the parking garage is 91 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA, 01003. The garage is linked to the Campus Center through an underground walkway on the second level. After parking, follow the main hallway to the left, where you’ll find the escalators. Take the escalators down to the first floor (Auditorium level).
- The UMass parking system is gateless and operates by capturing a photo of your license plate. You must register your plate in advance via the QR code (found in the linked instructions) or within 20 minutes of entering the garage. Failure to do so may result in a citation. Detailed parking instructions.
Options
- Lunch sales have ended. If you've not already ordered, please consider bringing your own, or there is a limited convenience store on the premises.
- Please provide attendee contact information for each lunch ticket when registering.
- Speakers, Sponsors, and confirmed Volunteers please contact admin@massland.org for details on how to register. Volunteer slots are full.
Early Conservation Career Network Pre-Conference Gathering
- Thursday March 20
- For those in the early stages of their conservation career, you may be interested in the Early Conservation Career Network's (ECCN) pre-conference gathering. Register for the gathering. Learn about ECCN.
Our Generous Sponsors
Date & Time
9:00am EST - 4:30pm EST