#GivingTuesday: Be Part of the Natural Climate Solution!
“Mom, I heard we only have 12 years to stop climate change.” Lots of parents in the Valley and around…
North Hadley Family Farm Saved for the Community
For more than 350 years, Hadley has been known for farming. The town has one of the highest percentages of…
Remembering Robie Hubley, a Champion for the Natural World
In July of this year, the Valley lost Robie Hubley—a champion for the land and the environment—who served on Kestrel's…
Being, Not Doing: Nature’s Priceless Value
Story by Kari Blood, Kestrel Land Trust Communications & Outreach Manager. It was a weekday, and normally I would be…
How a Kestrel Can Help an Eagle
In the wild, would a kestrel and an eagle help each other achieve their goals? Maybe not. But here in…
Finding Hope in Nature and Partnerships
This essay was contributed by Jack Sweeney-Taylor, Kestrel's TerraCorps Community Engagement Coordinator for the 2018-2019 service term. One of Kestrel…
Beyond the 5K for Farmland
On a chilly Sunday last October, hundreds of runners, walkers, families, and farmers came out for the 10th Annual 5K…
Fundraising Challenge Offered to Help Protect Pelham Forest
Former Amherst resident Michael Kamins has offered a $5,000 challenge to help raise the remaining funds that are needed to…
Land Protected for Mount Tom North Trailhead in Easthampton
After acquiring 23 acres of land together, Kestrel Land Trust and the City of Easthampton are now working to create…
Farmland Protected for Local Vineyard in Hatfield
The Town of Hatfield and Kestrel Land Trust have preserved nearly 22 acres of farmland on the southern boundary of…
