The Magic of Mount Toby
This vast, mostly unbroken forest is a challenging patchwork quilt of ownership. Imagine being a bird flying over the northern…
Support Puffer’s Pond Conservation Area This Spring
Spring is a time for renewal, as plants and wildlife reemerge around the Valley. We are happy to let you…
City of Northampton Adds 229 Acres to the Saw Mill Hills Greenway
Kestrel Land Trust is pleased to share that in April 2023 the City of Northampton’s Office of Planning and Sustainability…
Give Back to the Land Day Highlights Multifaceted Character of Conservation
On April 20, the Thursday before Earth Day, four regional Massachusetts land trusts are encouraging community members to give back…
Join Our Team: Development Manager Position Opening
We’re hiring! Kestrel is currently seeking another addition to our dedicated team. Kestrel Land Trust, an accredited regional land trust…
Farmlands Can Support Wildlife to Address the Biodiversity Crisis
This winter has been one of the warmest on record in Massachusetts, while around the nation, extreme weather events are…
Remembering Congressman John Olver: A Conservation Champion
Retired Congressman John W. Olver of Amherst was, according to his obituary, "A workhorse, not a show horse," who served…
Forests to Faucets: Protecting Drinking Water for Everyone
In 2022, a lack of rain that began in June baked lawns into crunchy straw, withered crops in local farm…
Artifact Cider Project Gives Back to the Land with New Feels Like Home Brand
Kestrel Land Trust is pleased to announce a new partnership with Florence and Cambridge-based Artifact Cider Project. In September 2022,…
The Search for a Greener Final Resting Place for All
The future Valley Conservation Cemetery will require a unique location, still to be found Imagine walking along a quiet path…
