Event Archives

Ask an Expert - May 6, 2011

May 6, 2011 - This Ask an Expert call will feature Amy Jenema, an assessor who works in the Grand Traverse area. Join us to answer your questions about property valuation and tips to connect with assessors in your service area - May 6, 2011 Read More

Communications Planning for Conservation Organizations

April 29, 2011 - Join us in Northern Michigan on April 29th for an all-day workshop on planning and implementing a comprehensive communications program, led by Meghan Thomas, owner of the The Sustainable Agency. Read More

ACE Communications, Outreach, and Education Peer Gathering for Michigan Land Conservancies

April 28, 2011 - Attention Michigan land conservancies, join us one day before the "Communications Planning for Conservation Organizations" workshop for a special afternoon gathering for communications, outreach and education peers to learn how to make:  Critical Links--Steps to Making Technology an Easy, Valued Outreach Tool for Your Organization. Read More

Sixth Annual Summit

March 3, 2011 - Join us this March in Lansing for the premier gathering of Michigan land conservancies and conservation partners. The Summit features learning sessions on current state and federal conservation policy initiatives, conservation success stories, hands-on workshops for best practices in land conservation, legislative luncheon, and a celebration reception. Read More

Michigan Land Conservancy Day

March 2, 2011 - Michigan Land Conservancy Day is scheduled in conjunction with the Heart of the Lakes Summit at the Lansing Radisson. Read More

Ask an Attorney - February 11, 2011

February 11, 2011 - Join us for the next Ask an Attorney Conference call "2010 Round Up" featuring Ellen Fred - February 11, 2011. Read More

Ask an Attorney - December 3

December 3, 2010 - Scott Howard will join us on the next Ask An Attorney general session: Conservation Easements and Other Land Transactions - December 3 Read More

Ask an Expert - November 5

November 5, 2010 - Judy Anderson will join us on the next Ask An Expert call on the topic of Your Year-End Appeal: Tips and Strategies for Success. Read More

Major Gifts: Fundraising that Matters

August 19, 2010 - Join David Allen for an engaging and informative day-long seminar that will uncover the mystery of major gift development - August 19 Read More

Ask an Attorney - July 9

July 9, 2010 - Dan Cline will join us on the next Ask An Attorney call on the topic Real Property Tax Exemption: What your Land Conservancy Needs to Know NOW- July 9, 2010 Read More

Ask an Attorney - June 4

June 4, 2010 - Frank Aiello will join us for the next Ask an Attorney Conference Call, Friday, June 4th, on the topic of the Michigan Model Conservation Easement Read More

SpringBoard to Peer Networking

May 17, 2010 - A peer gathering for Board Members of Michigan Land Conservancies brought to you by the Advancing Conservancy Excellence (ACE)/Peer to Peer Program, a partnership between Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy and the Land Trust Alliance. Read More

Ask an Attorney - May 7th

May 7, 2010 - Scott Howard will join us for the next Ask an Attorney Conference Call, Friday, May 7th, on the topic of Dealing with the Next Generation of Land Owners Read More

Ask An Attorney- April 2

April 2, 2010 - Dan Cline and Ellen Fred will join us on the next Ask An Attorney call on the topic Trusts and Limited Liability Companies as Landowners - April 2, 2010 Read More

Ask a FUNDRAISING Expert - March 5th

March 5, 2010 - Whether you are the Board or Fund Development Committee Chair wondering how to motivate your peers or whether you’re on staff and not quite sure how to handle the matter—this is your chance to Ask A Fundraising Expert. Registration Deadline is Monday, March 3rd Read More

Ask An Attorney- February 5th

February 5, 2010 - Ask questions and share your anecdotes, lessons learned, and interesting stories from your 2009 projects on the first Ask An Attorney call of the new year! Read More

Ask an Attorney - December 4th

December 4, 2009 - The Ask An Attorney/Ask An Expert program is a once-a-month, one hour conference call for land conservancies, board members, volunteers, and their legal counsel to “raise the bar” of conservation practices in Michigan. The call is made possible through the Advancing Conservancy Excellence program, a partnership between Heart of the Lakes and the Land Trust Alliance with financial support from The Carls Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, Frey Foundation, Wege Foundation, and the C.S. Mott Foundation. Read More

Summit 2009

November 10, 2009 - With over 130 participants, an address from the Lieutenant Governor, a keynote address by G. Tracy Mehan III, and presentations by over 20 speakers, this year's Sumit was a swimming success! Read More

Drafting Easements in Perpetuity

- The Advancing Conservancy Excellence (ACE) program is pleased to offer an exceptional 4-week online training taught by noted conservation attorney Jane Ellen Hamilton. This course begins February 11 and runs through March 4, 2010. Read More

Ask An Attorney - October 15

- Ellen Fred will join us on the next Ask An Attorney call on the topic Estate Planning for Land Transactions and Bequests - October 15, 2010 Read More

Executive Directors’ Peer Gathering

- Please join your executive director colleagues from around the state to learn about an exciting new trend in conservation—one that could be applicable in Michigan! Rescheduled for April 19, 2011 Read More