The Land Alliance hosts lectures, seminars, panel discussions and workshops featuring leading experts on various timely and relevant topics. Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of land use, conservation, water, farming and the value of getting children outdoors.

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  • Climate Change Lecture

    Climate Change Conversation Featuring Kathleen Biggins, Founder and President of C-Change Conversations

    Posted on October 17, 2018

    On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, North Shore Land Alliance, in partnership with the North Country Garden Club, hosted an informative, non-partisan and balanced lecture about climate change. We were very fortunate to have Kathleen Biggins one of the founders and President of C-Change Conversations speak to more than 100 community members about the science of climate change.

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  • The future of the Clean Economy

    Where Do We Go From Here? The Future of the Clean (Green) Economy Featuring Gina McCarthy

    Posted on June 5, 2017

    Gina McCarthy, former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, gave an inspiring and uplifting talk about the future of the clean economy to more than 100 Land Alliance supporters and friends on April 5th at the Explorer’s Club. Despite recent significant changes to the EPA, McCarthy was very positive about the future of clean energy.

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  • Scott Weidendsaul

    Climate Change and Its Impact on Bird Migration Lecture Featuring Scott Weidensaul

    Posted on June 5, 2016

    The Land Alliance hosted a special presentation featuring Scott Weidensaul – worldrenowned lecturer, bird author and photographer on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Hoffman Center Nature Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in East Norwich. Weidensaul (pronounced “Why-densaul”) discussed Climate Change and Its Impact on Bird Migration.

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  • Stephen J. Small

    Land Conservation & Financial Strategies Lecture featuring Stephen J. Small

    Posted on May 6, 2016

    Updates on Land Conservation & Financial Strategies for Professionals and Landowners featuring Stephen J. Small The Enhanced Incentive for Conservation Easement Donations was made permanent by Congress at the end of 2015. This was a monumental victory for the conservation community. There will be no more doubt about the value of easement donations or whether […]

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