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👀Are You Ready? The 16th Annual Regional Conservation Partnership (RCP) Network Gathering, on Thursday, November 6th at UMass Amherst is only two days away! Click the link in the bio to register your car and get more information on speakers, sessions, directions and more! For more information, contact: [email protected]. #rcpnetwork #regionalconservation #highsteadfoundation #landconservation #housingjustice #climatejustice #communityresilience #biodiversity #conservationpartnerships #conservationleaders #umassamherst #conferencenetworking #conservationconference #housingequity #climateaction #collaborativeconservation #conservationinnovation #environmentaleducation #climateleaders #workinglands #urbanruralconnections #wildlandswoodlandsfarmlandscommunities #newenglandconservation #environmentaljustice #collectiveaction #landstewardship

🧩Closing Plenary🧩 As the Northeast faces a deepening housing crisis and urgent calls to protect nature through goals like 30×30 and 40×50, how can we balance land use decisions to ensure everyone has access to both housing and the natural world, two fundamental human rights? This year, the RCP Network Gathering will conclude with a special Closing Plenary hosted by the Northeast Forest Network on how affordable housing and conservation advocates can build meaningful collaborations to shape state policy, navigate land use tensions, and create durable, values-based partnerships. Featuring leaders from both sectors, the conversation will highlight what works in coalition-building, relationship dynamics, and policy frameworks that are advancing shared solutions. We’ll examine Vermont’s long-standing model of cross-sector collaboration, as well as newer efforts emerging across the region. Speakers include: Kathy Beyer, Evernorth; Jamey Fidel, Audubon Vermont; Julia Solomon, Shadbush Consulting; and Eliza Townsend, Appalachian Mountain Club. This FREE conference will also include: 🌑Keynote Speaker by astronomer Charles Liu 📢 16 inspiring sessions led by 50+ dynamic speakers 💬 Multiple opportunities to share experience & peer exchange with leaders from over 50 RCPs across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic We’ll see you on Thursday, November 6, at UMass Amherst! For more information, contact: [email protected]. #rcpnetwork #regionalconservation #highsteadfoundation #landconservation #housingjustice #climatejustice #communityresilience #biodiversity #conservationpartnerships #conservationleaders #umassamherst #conferencenetworking #conservationconference #housingequity #climateaction #collaborativeconservation #conservationinnovation #environmentaleducation #climateleaders #workinglands #urbanruralconnections #wildlandswoodlandsfarmlandscommunities #newenglandconservation #environmentaljustice #collectiveaction #landstewardship

🎨Break time Mural: Color & Relax🎨 At this year’s Gathering, take a break and contribute to the “Welcome Home" Community Mural. Relax and color with our diverse RCP Network. Don’t miss out on the FREE 16th Annual RCP Network Gathering on Thursday, November 6th at UMass Amherst. Registration closes this Thursday! Click the link in the bio to register and reserve your seat! This FREE conference will also include: 🌑Keynote Speaker by astronomer Charles Liu 📢 16 inspiring sessions led by 50+ dynamic speakers 🌳Special Closing Plenary hosted by the Northeast Forest Network 💬 Multiple opportunities to share experience & peer exchange with leaders from over 50 RCPs across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic For more information, contact: [email protected]. #rcpnetwork #regionalconservation #highsteadfoundation #landconservation #housingjustice #climatejustice #communityresilience #biodiversity #conservationpartnerships #conservationleaders #umassamherst #conferencenetworking #conservationconference #housingequity #climateaction #collaborativeconservation #conservationinnovation #environmentaleducation #climateleaders #workinglands #urbanruralconnections #wildlandswoodlandsfarmlandscommunities #newenglandconservation #environmentaljustice #collectiveaction #landstewardship

🌲Registration Closes in One Week! Join us this year at the 16th Annual Regional Conservation Partnership (RCP) Network Gathering, as our 🔭 Keynote Speaker, Charles Liu, PhD., explores how we might find just and lasting answers to our hardest questions about 🌎land use, housing, and conservation. Don’t miss out on the FREE 16th Annual RCP Network Gathering on Thursday, November 6th at UMass Amherst. Click the link in the bio to register and reserve your parking! This FREE conference will also include: • 📢 16 inspiring sessions led by 50+ dynamic speakers • 🌳Special Closing Plenary hosted by the Northeast Forest Network • 💬 Multiple opportunities to share experience & peer exchange with leaders from over 50 RCPs across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic For more information, contact [email protected]. #rcpnetwork #regionalconservation #highsteadfoundation #landconservation #housingjustice #climatejustice #communityresilience #biodiversity #conservationpartnerships #conservationleaders #umassamherst #conferencenetworking #conservationconference #housingequity #climateaction #collaborativeconservation #conservationinnovation #environmentaleducation #climateleaders #workinglands #urbanruralconnections #wildlandswoodlandsfarmlandscommunities #newenglandconservation #environmentaljustice #collectiveaction #landstewardship

🌲Join us this year at the 16th Annual Regional Conservation Partnership (RCP) Network Gathering, as our 🔭 Keynote Speaker, Charles Liu, PhD., explores how we might find just and lasting answers to our hardest questions about 🌎land use, housing, and conservation. To learn more about Dr. Liu’s talk and read an exclusive interview, click the “2025 RCP Network Gathering” link in the bio and then click the 'Keynote' link! Don’t miss out on the FREE 16th Annual RCP Network Gathering on Thursday, November 6th at UMass Amherst. Click the link in the bio to register and reserve your seat! This FREE conference will also include: · 📢 16 inspiring sessions led by 50+ dynamic speakers · 🌳Special Closing Plenary hosted by the Northeast Forest Network · 💬 Multiple opportunities to share experience & peer exchange with leaders from over 50 RCPs across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic For more information, contact [email protected]. #rcpnetwork #regionalconservation #highsteadfoundation #landconservation #housingjustice #climatejustice #communityresilience #biodiversity #conservationpartnerships #conservationleaders #umassamherst #conferencenetworking #conservationconference #housingequity #climateaction #collaborativeconservation #conservationinnovation #environmentaleducation #climateleaders #workinglands #urbanruralconnections #wildlandswoodlandsfarmlandscommunities #newenglandconservation #environmentaljustice #collectiveaction #landstewardship

On Wednesday, November 5 from 6 - 8:30 PM, join A Convening of Environmental & Community Activists who identify as People of the Global Majority. Build relationships & explore possibilities! For the convening, register and reserve parking in the bio. Registration closes on OCT 22! Also, the next day, on November 6th, from 8 AM - 4 PM, join us at our free annual RCP Network Gathering! This year’s conference focuses on the crucial intersection of conservation, housing, and justice. You won’t want to miss: ★ 16 inspiring sessions led by 50 dynamic speakers ★ Keynote Speaker, astronomer Charles Liu ★ Special Closing Plenary hosted by the Northeast Forest Network ★ Multiple opportunities to share experience & peer exchange Be a part of the Network and register & reserve parking for the 6th in the bio. Registration closes on OCT 30! For more info, visit the conference website in the bio. #rcpnetwork #regionalconservation #highsteadfoundation #peopleoftheglobalmajority #landconservation #housingjustice #climatejustice #communityresilience #biodiversity #conservationpartnerships#conservationleaders #umassamherst #conferencenetworking #conservationconference #housingequity #climateaction #collaborativeconservation #conservationinnovation #environmentaleducation#climateleaders #workinglands #urbanruralconnections #wildlandswoodlandsfarmlandscommunities #newenglandconservation #environmentaljustice #collectiveaction #landstewardship

Come join Highstead, Menunkatuck Audubon, and the Community Park Enhancement Network (CPEN) for a fun-filled fall day! Learn about landscaping with native plants, beekeeping, and apps that help you identify native species in your own backyard. With over 60 species of native plants available for purchase, kids' activities, and much more, this event offers something for the whole family. See you there!

🌲Meet Our Keynote Speaker!🌲 Join us this year at the 16th Annual Regional Conservation Partnership (RCP) Network Gathering, as our 🔭 Keynote Speaker, Charles Liu, PhD., explores how we might find just and lasting answers to our hardest questions about 🌎land use, housing, and conservation. To learn more about Dr. Liu’s talk and read an exclusive interview, click the “2025 RCP Network Gathering” link in the bio and then click the 'Keynote' link! Don’t miss out on the FREE 16th Annual RCP Network Gathering on Thursday, November 6th at UMass Amherst. Click the link in the bio to register and reserve your seat! This FREE conference will also include: · 📢 16 inspiring sessions led by 50+ dynamic speakers · 🌳Special Closing Plenary hosted by the Northeast Forest Network · 💬 Multiple opportunities to share experience & peer exchange with leaders from over 50 RCPs across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic For more information, contact [email protected]. #rcpnetwork #regionalconservation #highsteadfoundation #landconservation #housingjustice #climatejustice #communityresilience #biodiversity #conservationpartnerships #conservationleaders #umassamherst #conferencenetworking #conservationconference #housingequity #climateaction #collaborativeconservation #conservationinnovation #environmentaleducation #climateleaders #workinglands #urbanruralconnections #wildlandswoodlandsfarmlandscommunities #newenglandconservation #environmentaljustice #collectiveaction #landstewardship

Don't miss this opportunity to pick up some native plants that will attract beneficial pollinators to your garden!

The RCP Network Gathering is the Northeast's premier regional conservation conference. Come share your work, connect, and inspire others as a presenter. We're currently accepting proposals for both lecture-style presentations and engaging workshops. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, May 16. Submit your proposal today! #newenglandconservation #conservation #highstead

What kinds of impacts are you seeing from deer and moose browsing in your neck of the woods? Let us know in the comments! Learn more about Ed's enclosure study at highatead.net/insights/understanding-browsers-and-forest-regeneration/