Building Trails that Welcome You In
As more people have been spending time outdoors, our stewardship team is creating new public trails and enhancing others. Making…
Bringing Conservation to the Community
By partnering with communities, we can create welcoming public lands that meet the diverse needs of more people. It wasn't…
In Support of the Conservation Land Tax Credit
By Mark Wamsley, Conservation Director Our land trust serves an increasingly diverse set of communities, from urban Holyoke to rapidly…
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.…
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…
