One Couple’s Woodland Becomes a Forest for All, Forever
Thirty years ago, Amherst College Professor John “Jack” Pemberton and his wife Jane, bought a home in Pelham that came…
Partner Profile: Friends of Lake Warner & the Mill River
As 2017 came to a close, the Friends of Lake Warner & the Mill River (FoLW) became the new owner…
“Farm to Trail Ale” Local, Historic Craft Beer Available Now
Celebrate the Pioneer Valley’s farming heritage with the rebirth of a historic craft beer that will support conservation of our…
Historic Craft Beer Reborn to Support Farm and Forest Conservation
Kestrel Land Trust has embarked on a partnership with three Pioneer Valley craft beer businesses to create a local brew…
The Friends of Lake Warner Are Now the Owners of the Historic Lake Warner Dam
On December 28, 2017, the Friends of Lake Warner & the Mill River Inc. (FOLW) became the owner and caretaker…
Belchertown and Amherst Are Awarded LAND Grants for Conservation Areas
Kestrel Land Trust works closely with communities throughout the Pioneer Valley to help towns conserve the lands that are important…
Making Connections at the Greenberg Family Conservation Area
On a very cold November morning, more than 40 volunteers braved the temperatures to help Kestrel Land Trust make our…
Kestrel Nest Box Project 2017 Season Report
Chris Volonte, Kestrel Land Trust's amazing Stewardship Manager, provides a report on the 2017 Kestrel Nest Box season! It’s been…
Harvard Study Shows New England Is Losing Its Forests
Researchers have found that New England is losing an average of 24,000 acres of forest to development each year: That's…
Kestrel Partners with Valley Malt and Beerology on a Truly Local Brew That Benefits Local Farmland
“A farmer growing local grain, a local maltster hand-turning that grain into malt, and a local brewer crafting a truly…
