Forests
The Quabbin Reservoir is the largest contiguous block of protected forestland in Massachusetts. Kestrel is part of the North Quabbin Regional Partnership which is working to protect woodlands in this area.
Farmland
The soils of the Connecticut River Valley are among the deepest and richest in the world, and have supported farming for hundreds of years.
Kestrel assists farmers who want to permanently conserve their farmland.
Mountains
Mount Holyoke Range, Mount Toby, Brushy Mountain, Mount Warner, the Pelham Hills. These are the mountains and hillsides that shelter our Valley. Kestrel seeks to protect these scenic and natural monuments.
Rivers
The Connecticut River is the lifeblood of Western New England and one of the most important natural areas in Kestrel’s region. Our primary focus now is the Fort River and its tributaries in Hadley and Amherst.
Well Away Farm—Add to a 400-acre
protected area in Pelham
$12,350 to raise by June 22!!
Kestrel has raised $287,750 toward $300,000 needed to purchase a conservation restriction on Well Away Farm on South Valley Road in Pelham. The project will establish a new long-distance hiking trail connecting to adjacent conservation areas. To make a donation read more or
