The Puzzle of Forest Conservation
Late last year, four siblings inherited 30 acres of forest in the Pelham Hills. This relatively small woodland meant the…
7 Massachusetts Land Trusts Celebrate Earth Day by Giving Back to the Land
This Earth Day, seven environmental organizations in Western and Central Massachusetts are encouraging their communities to help conserve the land…
Kestrel Nest Box Project: 2021 Season Report
It was a very busy year for the kestrel nest box project, with our highest number of boxes to manage…
Kids Learn About Nature & Self
On a chilly morning in early December, 12 “Littles” and their “Bigs” from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County…
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…
