MassWoods presents a free, four-part webinar series about planning the future of your land starts next week. Do you own land in South Hadley that you would like to see preserved and protected? There are many different options to protect your land and legacy. Attend some or all the webinars. Get information. Ask questions. Hear the experience of other landowners. Register Here for one or all of the webinars. Visit https://masswoods.org/ to learn more about this organization.
Webinar 1: Getting started with conservation-based estate planning
Date: January 13th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Speaker: Paul Catanzaro (UMass)
Description: Learn about actions you can take to define your goals for your land, your land's ecological and financial values, and how to develop a plan to make decisions regarding its future uses and owners.
Webinar 2: Passing on your land using a will or trust
Date: January 27
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Speaker: Attorney Peter Ziomek (Ziomek & Ziomek)
Description: Most landowners want to legally designate who will own their land next. This webinar will focus on using wills and trusts to pass on your land as part of a conservation-based estate planning.
Webinar 3: Permanent land conservation tools
Date: February 10th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Speaker: Olivia Lukacic (The Trustees of Reservations)
Description: Permanently conserving your land can help reach your personal and financial goals. Learn about tools to ensure that your land stays in its natural condition.
Webinar 4: Becoming a Landowner
Date: February 24
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Paul Catanzaro & Christa Collins (Land Protection Specialist)
Description: Inheriting or purchasing land brings with it many benefits. It may also bring challenges. Join us to better understand the importance of communication to set mutual goals, land ownership basics, and conservation tools to help you reach your goals as a new landowner.