Re-envisioning Holyoke’s Historic Anniversary Hill Park
The City of Holyoke is working in partnership with Kestrel Land Trust on a multi-year project to protect and revitalize…
Julian Janowitz Leaves the Gift of Art & Nature
Humans have found artistic inspiration in nature for as long as we have been able to express our creativity. The…
Whately Artist Inspired by Nature Sells Pieces to Support Kestrel
Whately artist George Reynolds is a sculptor who works with metals, making beautiful pendants and mobiles inspired by nature. This…
New Trails Grant to Provide $15K for Robert Frost Trail Revitalization
As part of our organizational commitment to create and support recreational trail opportunities in the Pioneer Valley, Kestrel Land Trust…
Silvio Conte Refuge Is a 30×30 Example for the Nation
The song “America the Beautiful” is often considered our unofficial national anthem. This tribute to the land, its people and…
Explore Your Place: Introducing New Family Activity Kits
Kids love exploring and discovering new things, even in familiar places. As more people have rediscovered the benefits of being…
We Are On Native Land: The Native Names Project
400 years ago, English settlers arrived on the shores of Massachusetts. They colonized this land as their own, giving the…
Help Protect South Hadley’s Lauzier Farm
Like the Massachusetts’ Connecticut River Valley itself, the Town of South Hadley has a long and rich history of agriculture.…
Impact Report 2020: How Your Support Made a Difference
When 2020 began, Kestrel was planning an exciting year full of celebrations for our 50th anniversary. Instead, facing a global…
Glimpsing a Secret World
The woods are home to a variety of animals, though humans rarely see them. These days, we can increase the…
