Around the Valley, fields have been planted and rows of green cotyledons—a plant's first leaves—are popping out of the ground. Over at the newly-conserved Food Bank Farm, the Community Engagement Garden Plot is in full swing! On Saturday, June 10, from 10 am - Noon, families with kids ages 5 and older are invited to…
Join us for Yoga in Nature, a seasonal yoga tune-up to stay in step with the changing seasons and enjoy the beauty of the Mt. Holyoke Range and Plum Brook Pond at Kestrel's headquarters. The summer session will take place on Sunday, June 11 from 9 - 10:30 am. Yoga is learning the topography of…
This program is the third of Kestrel’s 2023 Wildlife & Wild Plants in a Changing Climate Speaker Series. You’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4,000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey. These wild bees come in every…
Geologists from around the world have used the spectacular geology of the Leverett area to learn about the workings of our planet and possible things to come. Join us on Saturday, June 17th, 9:00-11:00 am for a guided geology walk in the Cave Hill Conservation Area with UMass Geology Professor Mike Williams. The rocks of the…
Join us on Saturday, July 1, 5:30-9:00 PM, for an exciting evening under the stars as we climb to the top of Mount Norwottuck on the Mount Holyoke Range in Amherst to soak up the rays of the full moon! The full moon in June is called the Strawberry Moon. This hike, in partnership with…
Just down the road from Kestrel's headquarters, the Notch Visitor Center on the Mount Holyoke Range will be filled with live local music this summer! The Friends of the Mount Holyoke Range is presenting this iconic concert series that Kestrel is pleased to once again co-sponsor. This unique musical experience benefits the mountain range we…
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