My Valley Story: Surrounded by Beauty
This essay by Kestrel member Elisa Campbell was originally printed online on The Amherst Current blog on Nov. 11, 2021.…
5 New Trails for Everyone Maps—Including Kestrel’s New Headquarters!
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast looking for new places to go, or you’re new to getting out on the many…
The Search for a Little Owl Is a Big Success
The diminutive and rarely seen Northern Saw-Whet owl ranges over much of North America, and is one of the smallest…
The Robert Frost Trail Revival Project
As part of our organizational commitment to create and support recreational trail opportunities in the Connecticut River Valley, Kestrel Land…
Inaugural Mount Tom Trail Race Supports Conservation Efforts in Easthampton & Holyoke
The Mount Tom Range is an iconic part of the landscape in the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts. Multiple peaks,…
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…
