A Farmer’s ‘Pie in the Sky’ Dream Comes True with Conserved Farmland
What could be sweeter than picking sun-warmed organic strawberries, grown in the world-famous Connecticut River valley floodplain soil, with a…
Making the Connecticut River Safer This Summer
Update on 8/7/2019: In response to recent public complaints about increased activity on the island and river, the Connecticut River…
It’s Not About the Pancakes: It’s About the Pond!
After 28 years, the Friends of Puffer’s Pond are taking a well-deserved break from cooking, so there won't be an…
Towns Rally for Threatened Farmland
“My family has farmed this land for generations.” This isn’t an unusual statement to hear in the Pioneer Valley with…
Giving Ourselves Permission to Play
Story and photos contributed by Sydney Giuliano The cold, wet weather we've had this spring can get us down and coop us…
Love your Valley, Love Your Land Trust Membership Drive
People like you make land conservation happen. Annual financial support from our members makes it possible for Kestrel Land Trust to…
Poetry from the Heart of the Valley: As Winter Fades
The Pioneer Valley is rich in both nature and culture. Here are the voices of some of our local writers…
Michael Zide Photography to Benefit Land Conservation
Photography can be a powerful expression of what we love. The photographs of Michael Zide reflect a love for the…
How a Walk in the Woods Became a Climate-Change Wake-Up Call
In November 2018, a team of UMass students were given an unusual assignment for a class: Go take a hike.…
How a Walk Outside Can Change Your Outlook
In November 2018, a team of UMass students were given an unusual assignment for a class: Go take a hike.…
