Northeast Trainings and Events

Hudson Valley Conservation Finance Forum

Thursday, April 25^th (Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center)

Monday May 6^th (Columbia-Greene Community College)

Sponsored by Scenic Hudson and Trust for Public Land

This forum is designed for local planners, elected officials and community leaders interested in strategies and creative solutions to finance protection of open space, waterways and working farmland. Hear from regional and national conservation experts on utilizing and adapting municipal finance tools for local conservation initiatives.

To register, please contact Althea Mullarkey at (845)473-4440, Ext. 272 or amullarkey@scenichudson.org

Effective Financial Management for Land Trusts, with Kay Sohl

Sponsored by the Land Trust Alliance, with funding from NYC Department of Environmental Protection

When: Saturday, May 18^th (9:30 am – 4:00 pm) New Paltz, NY

There is no cost for this all-day seminar, which we postponed due to Superstorm Sandy. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.  This session will fill fast! To register, please see attached or go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8B3X6KD

Northeast State Conferences

Maine Land Conservation Conference, April 26-27, 2013, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham, ME

Maryland Land Conservation Conference, April 23, 2013, Maritime Conference Ctr., Linthicum, MD

Land Trust Alliance Webinars

The Alliance also offers an array of excellent webinars for land trust staff and board members.  For registration and other information for all webinars go to:  http://www.landtrustalliance.org/training/webinars-workshops .Here is a look at our upcoming offerings:

• Successful Strategies for Conserving Village, Suburban and Urban Landscapes Date: April 30, 2013
  Time: 2:00-3:30 pm ET
  Instructors: Craig Anderson, Judy Anderson
  Cost: $55 before 4/29, then cost will increase to $65

• Planned Giving: An Essential Tool for Sustainable Fundraising
  Date: May 2, 2013
  Time: 2:00-3:30 pm ET
  Instructor: Marc Smiley
  Cost: $55 before 5/1, then cost will increase to $65
• You'll Love It, They'll Love It: Tips for Building a Successful Monthly Online Giving Program
  Date: May 14, 2013
  Time: 2:00-3:30 pm ET
  Instructor: Judy Anderson
  Cost: $55 before 5/13, then cost will increase to $65

• Raising Funds for Stewardship
  Date: May 16, 2013
  Time: 2:00-3:30 pm ET
  Instructor: Paul Doscher
  Cost: $55 before 5/15, then cost will increase to $65