• Spatial Tools for Conservation Planning Webinar

    When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm (EST)Location: Zoom WebinarCost: Free to Canadian Land Trusts; $45 for others.Description: Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC) develops science-based conservation technology tools for the prioritization of natural areas which leads to better strategic planning and more efficient resource allocation. NCC produces Natural Area Conservation Plans (NACPs) in several regions across Canada to evaluate […]

  • Engaging New Canadians with Nature – Successes and Learnings Webinar

    When: April 12 @ 2:30pm – 3:30pm (ET)Cost: FreeDescription: Are you interested in developing a program to engage newcomers to Canada? Join OLTA staff, and our partner organizations in this online webinar to learn about our Engaging New Canadians with Nature program as well as collaboration opportunities. We will share an overview of the program, events we’ve developed, our learnings, and opportunities for you to develop […]

  • Land Trust Governance & Operations Webinar

    Join us on Sept 12th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm OR Sept 14th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm as OLTA hosts two sessions on Land Trust Governance & Operations tailored specifically for land trust staffs, volunteers, and Board Members of OLTA.  Title: Where’s the line between governance and operations?  Description: Nothing great can be accomplished without an effective […]

  • Join us to talk GIS

    As part of OLTA’s ongoing commitment to our Land Trust members, join us on January 24th from 1 – 2:30PM EST as we deliver training on GIS tools. This webinar is presented by our GIS Technician Katya Kozina and will provide participants with an introduction to GIS software and the geospatial and attribute standards of the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD). Participants will […]

  • Estimating GHG Benefits Webinar

    Join us for a webinar on Estimating Greenhouse Gas flux benefits of forest conservation and restoration. While there are broadly recognized GHG and climate mitigation benefits of forest conservation and restoration efforts, accurate quantification remains a challenge, often requiring many samples and high-quality repeated measurements. An alternative approach that can be easily implemented at a […]

  • Annual Property Monitoring Webinar

    Join OLTA, Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, and Thames Talbot Land Trust for a discussion of annual monitoring practices and procedures.

  • Conservation Easement Agreements Webinar

    Join us on March 7, 12:30-1:30 pm as we explore the possibilities associated with donation of a Conservation Easement Agreement. We will discuss responsibilities of land trusts in issuing receipts, benefits to the landowner, tax considerations, and donation scenarios. To participate, please register here. This training is free for OLTA members and associates and $45 for […]

  • Conservation Easement Agreements: Charitable Assets – and Liabilities

    Join us on March 26, 1:00-2:00 pm for an important discussion about long term stewardship of CEAs. We will cover the enforcement of CEAs, provide examples of when extinguishment (partial or full) can occur, and the process of amending CEAs and considerations for when and how to do this.

    $45
  • Wise Practices

    Please join us for an engaging discussion on Wise Practices to Gather and Apply Indigenous Knowledge.  In this session, facilitators Kerry-Ann Charles, of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, and Tiffany Taylor, of Curve Lake First Nation, from Cambium Indigenous Professional Services, will share insights on Wise Practices for applying and gathering Indigenous Knowledge."Wise practices" refers to a set of guiding principles and approaches designed to […]

  • Ecological Gifts Workshop – Grand River, Cambridge

    This in-person workshop about the Ecological Gifts Program (EGP) is offered to land trust members and associates. This workshop will be delivered by Laura Kucey, the Ontario Ecological Gifts Program Coordinator, Environment and Climate Change Canada.   The EGP has certified donations that protect of over 252,000 hectares of ecologically sensitive land across Canada and is […]