Immigrants’ Dreams Take Root on Conserved Farmland
For much of human history, farming has been a way of life around the world. It’s never been easy work,…
“Why We Live Here” Video Premiere!
What do you love about the Valley? From the forests to the farms, and the wildlife to the communities, there’s…
Saving Local Forests Is a Natural Solution to the Climate Crisis
If you were to step outside your door in the Pioneer Valley, and travel back in time 500 years, you…
Feed the Birds While Saving the Land!
If you are a nature lover, you probably enjoy watching birds at a feeder in your yard. Now is the…
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…
