Maine Land Trust Network

04/08/2026

⏰ Don’t wait—registration is open for the 2026 Maine Land Conservation Conference, but it closes in just TWO WEEKS on April 22!

✨ New this year: a Sticker Station! ✨
Bring your organization’s stickers (or just your creativity) and decorate your water bottles, mugs, and gear. It’s a fun way to connect, share your brand, and support a more sustainable event—so don’t forget to bring some to contribute!

Secure your spot and explore the full schedule: https://www.mltn.org/2026-conferenc

In 2024, we will be returning to the Mt. Ararat Middle School and Orion Performing Arts Center and also to our traditional 2-day in-person format.

02/09/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 — 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧
There’s still time to recognize the individuals, organizations, or coalitions making bold, innovative contributions to land conservation in Maine. Help us celebrate the inspiring work happening across the state!

🗓 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: February 27, 2026
🏆 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: Statewide recognition + $5,000 to a nonprofit of the winner’s choice
🎉 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭: Maine Land Conservation Conference — April 28 & 29

Submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/mtawaee7
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/28ce9vfz

Let’s lift up leaders who are shaping the future of Maine’s landscapes! 💚

Nominations Due: Midnight, February 27, 2026  Each year, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) presents the Espy Land Heritage Award to an individual, organization, agency, or coalition for innovative and inspiring contributions to land conservation in Maine. The award celebrates forward-thinking strat...

02/06/2026

Join us at the 2026 Maine Land Conservation Conference on April 28 and 29 at the Augusta Civic Center!

Each year, Maine Coast Heritage Trust presents the annual Maine Land Conservation Conference for and with Maine’s robust land conservation community. We come together to train on best practices in all aspects of land trust work, connect with our peers, and grapple with the most pressing issues facing land conservation today.

This year's conference includes two full days of activities and networking. The main event on Wednesday will focus on the evolution of conservation and how it continues to grow to meet the needs of local communities—their people, plants, wildlife, and environment.

For more information: https://www.mltn.org/2026-conference/

02/06/2026

🚀 Job seekers, rejoice!
The MLTN Job Board has been on fire lately — we’re seeing a slew of new positions posted every single day across Maine’s conservation and land‑trust community! 🌿

If you or someone you know is looking for meaningful work protecting Maine’s natural places, this is the place to look.

👉 Check out the latest openings here: https://www.mltn.org/jobs
And feel free to share with friends, colleagues, or anyone exploring new opportunities!

Listed below are current positions available at Maine land trusts and associated entities. MLTN is pleased to be able to offer this listing as a service to land trusts and job seekers. Submit a job here. The MLTN jobs page only lists job openings in Maine, or in neighboring states (primarily border....

01/20/2026

Congratulations!

01/15/2026

Don't miss this great opportunity!

Join the Data Innovation Project for a virtual evaluation workshop series for land trusts and other conservation organizations.

Curious about how to determine how effective and efficient your programs, policies, and/or organizations are in reaching their goals? The series will include four separate workshops focused on program monitoring, evaluation, and quantitative/qualitative data collection. Organizations of all sizes will benefit from learning how to implement evaluation practices into their systems.

These workshops are co-hosted by Momentum Conservation and Maine Land Trust Network and are FREE for participants.
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Session Dates:
Thursday, February 5th, 10-12pm
Thursday, February 26th, 10-12:30pm (note: this session is longer)
Thursday, March 12th, 10-12pm
Thursday, March 26th, 10-12pm

Learn more by visiting our website.
https://www.momentumconservation.org/events/data-innovation-project-workshop-series

01/14/2026

The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 20, at 1:00 p.m. on LD 2094, An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine’s Agricultural and Forestry Sectors.

This proposed bond would invest in the long-term strength of Maine’s farming and forestry sectors—supporting working lands, rural economies, and the local food systems that benefit people across the state.

Public input is an essential component of the legislative process. Farmers, foresters, food producers, businesses, and members of the public are encouraged to participate by attending the hearing or submitting written testimony.

Learn more about LD 2094 and how to submit testimony:
https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2094

Submit written testimony for the Tuesday, January 20, hearing:
https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony

Your perspective helps inform decisions that shape the future of Maine agriculture and forestry.

01/14/2026

The Wabanaki Studies Webinars are back for the spring and we're excited to see and learn from Wabanaki citizens doing such meaningful work. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our cultures, histories, and sovereignty from experts across our homelands.

The webinars are free and open to the public. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI7VEREUSAy_PYfEHCt0wfsNp_nQjZ5U7b9PNRXdqWWHYkgw/viewform?pli=1

01/14/2026

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01/13/2026

01/13/2026

In a world that never stops scrolling, we’re honored to serve on the Support Coalitions for with Outward Bound, a national call to log off, get outside, and reconnect. This year’s theme is “Live your scroll: What will you do with your 24?,” which invites us to spend one day living the moments we usually just watch. On January 24, 2026, log off and discover what your 24 can look like. Maybe it’s the start of something bigger. Join in The Reset at the-reset.org




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