Gilford High School
Saturday, April 4, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Special Guest Speakers
Lisa Vernegaard is the Director of Planning and Stewardship at
The Trustees of Reservations in Massachusetts. She spent a recent
sabbatical investigating how land trusts in the U.S. and U.K. are
responding to climate change. Lisa will share many examples
of how land trusts and other conservation organizations are
beginning to take meaningful action toward climate change. She
will direct our attention to the many challenges we face including
determining future land conservation projects, evolving our land
management, reducing our organizational carbon footprints and
building public support.
Rand Wentworth, President of the national Land Trust Alliance,
will provide a brief overview of the national land conservation
movement and its emerging trends, opportunities and challenges
during the morning plenary welcome session. He will also be
with us throughout the entire day, leading and participating in
workshops.
Sarah Thorne Conservation Activist Award
The fifth annual Sarah Thorne award will be presented to recognize an outstanding New Hampshire conservation activist whose efforts have helped to increase the capacity of others to accomplish effective land conservation. Click here to learn more.
Workshops
Click here for a workshop schedule.
Workshop descriptions are coming soon.
Click here for workshop descriptions.
Local Co-Hosts
Lakes Region Conservation Trust
Protecting wildlife habitat, significant natural resources, recreational opportunities, and the unique character of the Lakes Region since 1979.
Belknap Range Conservation Coalition
Promoting conservation of open space in the Belknap Mountain Range.
Sponsors
Special thanks to our primary sponsors:
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