Putnam Conservation Institute
The Trustees of Reservations’ Putnam Conservation Institute (PCI) seeks to increase the capacity of the conservation community to protect, care for, and interpret the natural and cultural resources of Massachusetts. By offering workshops, conferences, and connections for land conservationists, urban park advocates, historic preservationists, watershed associations, state agencies, municipal commissions, and others, we believe that we can make a bigger difference- together.ConservationCommon.org
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Upcoming Events
Blowing in the Wind: Managing Renewable Energy Siting Conflicts – Leominster, MA
WHEN: October 6, 2009, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WHERE: Doyle Conservation Center, Leominster, MA
COST: TTOR Members: $35, Non-members: $40; BYO Lunch
REGISTRATION: Starting in August 2009
QUESTIONS: Contact Miriam Scagnetti (978-840-4446 x1935;
mscagnetti@ttor.org)
As landowners, agencies, and private companies look ever closer at the possibility of generating renewable energy close to home, many new questions arise--where should the infrastructure go, and where should it not go? Who decides and how? What are the ecological impacts in the short- and long-term? Who stands to benefit financially? Who loses?
This seminar is designed for staff and volunteers from planning boards, conservation commissions, open space committees and land trusts, elected officials and others who care about conservation and sustainability in their communities. Focusing on Massachusetts laws, geography, and politics, this seminar will provide participants with strategies for addressing the conflicts that arise as communities wrestle with the dual objectives of land conservation and new investments in renewable energy. Space is limited; pre-registration required.
Co-sponsored by The Trustees of Reservations' Putnam Conservation Institute, the Consensus Building Institute, and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
Facilitating Powerful Coalitions – Leominster, MA
WHEN: November 12 & 13, 2009, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day
WHERE: Doyle Conservation Center, Leominster, MA
COST: TTOR Members: $70, Non-members: $80; BYO Lunch
REGISTRATION: Starting in August 2009
QUESTIONS: Contact Miriam Scagnetti (978-840-4446 x1935;
mscagnetti@ttor.org)
As municipalities and nonprofit community organizations are increasingly called upon to build alliances or coalitions to advocate for their goals, staff from these organizations are challenged to develop new leadership skills to foster successful collaborations with coalition partners. This course is designed to provide mid-level staff with hands-on experience in facilitating productive meetings, communicating, negotiating and resolving conflicts. Participants will also acquire skills needed to decide if and how to collaborate and to build more effective partnerships. Case studies during the two-day workshop will examine issues surrounding the farm bill and farmland protection. Space is limited; pre-registration required.
Co-sponsored by The Trustees of Reservations' Putnam Conservation Institute, the Consensus Building Institute, and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
2010 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference– Worcester, MA
DATE: March 27, 2010
LOCATION: Worcester Technical High School, Worcester, MA
Conference registration information will be available in January 2010. Please send an email to pci@ttor.org if you would like to be added to our mailing list.
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
“ANRs and Ancient Ways” by Alexandra Dawson” | |
The purpose of this booklet is to help planning boards answer the following questions:
- What is an “ancient way”?
- Is an “ancient way” necessarily a public way for ANR (approval not required) purposes?
- Does being an “ancient way” help qualify a private way for ANR approval?
* From the Massachusetts Easement Defense Subcommittee (MEDS)...
"Operating Principles for Land Conservation Organizations" as adopted by the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition in October 2005. | |
PAST EVENTS
To view information about past PCI-sponsored events, click on the name of the program below or the document that you would like to download.
- The Highlands Least Wanted Field Course: Garlic Mustard
Co-sponsored by the Highland Communities Initiative and the Putnam Conservation Institute
Sunday, May 17, 2009
- Urban Land Protection Forum 4
Co-sponsored by Greater Worcester Land Trust, Groundwork Lawrence, Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust, MA Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, The Trustees of Reservations' Putnam Conservation Institute and Waltham Land Trust
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
-Invasive Plant Species: Why should I Care and What Should I Do?
Co-sponsored by the Highland Communities Initiative and the Putnam Conservation Institute
Saturday, April 18, 2009
-Tom Wessels: Reading the Forested Landscape
Co-sponsored by The Trustees' Putnam Conservation Institute, Appleton Farms, Essex National Heritage Commission and Essex County Forum
Sunday, April 26, 2009
-19th Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
Sponsored by The Trustees' Putnam Conservation Institute and the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition
Saturday, March 28, 2009
-The New Chapter 61
Co-sponsored by The Trustees of Reservations Putnam Conservation Institute an the Massachusetts Farm Bureau
November 20 , 2008 | |
-Resolving Land Use Disputes
Co-hosted by the Consensus Building Institute, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy & The Trustees’ Putnam Conservation Institute (PCI)
Co-sponsored by the Land Trust Alliance, Massachusetts Association for Conservation Commissions (MACC), Mount Wachusett Community College, Partnership for Latino Success & University of Massachusetts Extension
November 6-7, 2008 | |
-Facilitation Skills & Best Practices for Leading Partnerships, Coalitions & Alliances
Sponsored by The Trustees’ Putnam Conservation Institute (PCI), the Consensus Building Institute, and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
October 6, 2008
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-18th Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
Sponsored by The Trustees' Putnam Conservation Institute and the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition
Saturday, March 29, 2008 | |
-Managing Land & Visitors Conference
Sponsored by The Trustees' Putnam Conservation Institute
Saturday, November 17, 2007 | |
-Communication & Negotiation Skills: Collaborating Better with Multiple Partners
The Trustees Putnam Conservation Institute, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and the Consensus Building Institute (CBI)
Thursday, November 1, 2007 | |
-Conservation Restriction Stewardship
Sponsored by The Trustees' Putnam Conservation Institute & the Land Trust Alliance
Saturday, June 2, 2007 | |
-17th Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference
Sponsored by The Trustees' Putnam Conservation Institute & the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition
Saturday, March 24, 2007 | - Brochure
- Program
- Images from Wes Ward’s Charge to the Conference and introduction of EOEEA Sec. and Bowles, click here.
- For links to the web sites referenced in the workshop on “Land Conservation 101” click here.
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-4th Annual Conference: Managing Land & Visitors: Engaging People in Successful Action
Friday, November 3
Engaging People in Successful Action: Connecting with People While Caring for Landscapes & Landmarks
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-Negotiation & Communication Skills for Conservationists
September 14, 2006
Trainers: Patrick Field is Managing Director of North American Programs at the Consensus Building Institute (CBI). | |
-Identifying Natural Communities
June 7, 2006
Speaker: Paul Cavanagh, Director of the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences' Regional Conservation Planning Program | |
| - Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference 2006 | |
- Managing Land and Visitors Conference: Stewardship Challenges of Natural & Historic Places | |
- Conservation Restrictions: The Fundamentals of Stewardship and Administration; September 2005 | |
- Identifying Natural Communities; September 2005 | |
- Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference 2005 | |
- Land Conservation on a Neighborhood Scale; September 2004: Keynote speaker, Former Governor Michael Dukakis | |
| - Managing Land & Visitors; October 2004 | |
| - Land Conservation on a Neighborhood Scale: Improving Life in Your City or Town | |
| - Massachusetts Land Trust Conference 2004 | |
| - Managing Land and Visitors: Stewardship Challenges in Natural and Historic Places; October 2003 | |
| - Open Space Priorities in Essex County's North Coastal Towns | |
| - Conservation Priorities for Massachusetts | |
- Conservation Restrictions: The Fundamentals of Stewardship and Administration; January 2005 |
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- Rethinking the American Lawn |
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- Negotiation Skills for Conservation & Community Projects |
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- Converting Enthusiasm to Funding: Efficient Fundraising for Small and All-Volunteer Nonprofits |
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