128 Acres on Horse Mountain Conserved to Address Climate Change
The double peaks and ridgeline of Horse Mountain create an iconic landmark separating the Towns of Williamsburg and Hatfield. Now,…
Mt. Holyoke Summit Paint Out Brings Artists to the Land
On a brilliantly sunny day in June, a dozen artists from around the Valley gathered at the historic Mount Holyoke…
Kestrel Nest Box Project Featured on WGBY “Connecting Point”
It's not easy being America's smallest falcon, but the American Kestrel fights on. Our Kestrel Nest Box Project was recently…
If You Have Woodworking Skills, We Need You!
We are looking for volunteers with skills in basic woodworking and carpentry to help us with bridge building and other…
Inspired by “Views of the Mount Holyoke Range” Art Exhibit
For generations, the Mount Holyoke Range and the Valley below has inspired artists like Thomas Cole with it’s picturesque views.…
Terra Corps Position Openings with Kestrel Land Trust
Kestrel is pleased to be hosting full-time volunteer service positions for the 2017-18 term. TerraCorps, formerly MassLIFT-AmeriCorps, is an innovative…
63 Acres of Foxcroft Farm Conserved — 4 Acres Still to Go!
As of April 2017, 63 acres of farmland—stretching between South East Street in Amherst to the Norwottuck Rail Trail and…
New Community Forest Promotes Climate Change Resilience
The Pioneer Valley will soon be the home of a special kind of forest: a unique "living laboratory" to demonstrate the benefits of…
The Financial Benefits of an APR: Barstow’s Longview Farm
After receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars to preserve their seventh generation family farm, the Barstows are using the money…
Protecting an Historic Homestead: The Heplers Donate a Conservation Restriction
The Heplers knew they wouldn’t always be their land’s stewards. So they took the step of ensuring that their property…
