What Does the 2016 Election Mean for the Valley’s Lands?
The 2016 election has brought about changes in federal leadership that will make local land conservation more important than ever.…
Protecting Forests: A Local Climate Change Solution
How can we do more to respond locally to our global climate crisis? Protecting forests is a meaningful and hopeful way…
Four New AmeriCorps MassLIFT Volunteers Are Making an Impact for the Land
In September of 2016, the Kestrel office got busier than ever as we welcomed four new AmeriCorps MassLIFT service members…
Friends Groups Bring Neighbors Together to Care for Special Places in their Communities
Is there a special place near your home that you love? It’s likely to be a conservation area where you…
The 2016 Kestrel Nest Box Season: Highs & Lows
The 2016 American kestrel breeding season had its ups and downs. In some ways, it was better than last year,…
Kestrel Nest Box Project: 2014 Season Summary
In 2014, three nest boxes hosted successfully breeding pairs of American kestrels for a total of 10 new kestrel chicks!…
“en Plein Air”: Painting the Valley From the Summit of Mount Holyoke
Local artists paint "en plein air" to celebrate land and history at the Summit. The view of the Pioneer Valley…
Paradise City Arts Festival Auction Benefited the Land
Kestrel was so pleased to partner with the Paradise City Arts Festival (PCAF) as the beneficiary of their silent auction…
Tick Tips: Don’t Let Them Keep You Indoors!
Have you been out for a hike or into your garden yet? You probably have! But it’s not too early…
Scenic Hadley Farmland Still at Risk for Solar Array Development
When the “For Sale” signs went up the scenic farmland at the corner of South Maple Street and Moody Bridge…
