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…
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…
Impact Report 2020: How Your Support Made a Difference
When 2020 began, Kestrel was planning an exciting year full of celebrations for our 50th anniversary. Instead, facing a global…
Glimpsing a Secret World
The woods are home to a variety of animals, though humans rarely see them. These days, we can increase the…
Valley Conservation Cemetery Project Advances with Support from Donor Mary Ann Cofrin
Kestrel Land Trust and its partner, Green Burial Massachusetts are excited to share that we are working together to create…
Finding the Next Farmers for the Land
Agriculture is at the heart of our region’s history, and the culture of our local communities. As more farmers age…
Land Conservation Partnership Protects 2,038 Acres for Wildlife Habitat & Working Forest
Thanks to a partnership with Kestrel Land Trust, WD Cowls, and federal funding from the US Forest Legacy Program, the…
