It’s time for the 4th Annual Full-Belly Benefit Dance Party! Hear great music, eat great food, and dance the night away to support local food security.

WHEN: Saturday, March 24^th, 8 p.m. - 12 midnight

WHAT: Local farmers and food purveyors host the Full-Belly Benefit Dance Party with local food & drink, and R&B, soul and rock & roll music from The No-No’s

WHY: To benefit the Amherst and Northampton Survival Centers and the Kestrel Land Trust  

WHERE: Northampton Center for the Arts

HOW MUCH: Tickets available at the door for $12 

WHO: Contact Dan Kaplan for more information at (413) 687-4880 or dan@brookfieldfarm.org

Event Co-sponsored by: Amherst Winter Market, Brookfield Farm, CISA, Crimson & Clover Farm, Grow Food Northampton, Hungry Ghost Bakery, Next Barn Over Farm, Old Friends Farm, Piccadilly Farm, Real Pickles, Red Fire Farm, Riverland Farm, Seeds Of Solidarity, Simple Gifts Farm, Small Ones Farm, The Organic Gourmet, Town Farm, and Winter Moon Farm.

Visit the Amethyst Brook Conservation Area in Amherst with naturalist Michael Wotjech, author of "BARK: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast." Learn to identify common tree species just by their bark. You’ll never see a forest the same way again!

When: Sunday, March 18 from 1-3 p.m.

Please Note: This walk is limited to 20 people. RSVP required for more details. Reserve your space by calling 549-1097 or by emailing office@kestreltrust.org. Thank you! 

The Trustees of Reservations and Kestrel Land Trust invite local town conservation leaders to learn about monitoring and stewardship for their town properties. Click here for more information.