A “New Beginning” for the Robert Frost Trail
As the Robert Frost Trail (RFT) celebrates its 40th anniversary, this long-distance hiking route in the Connecticut River Valley now…
A Landscape for All Seasons: Virtual Exhibit & Art Sale
Land and art have long been intertwined. The historic tradition of landscape painting here in Western Massachusetts by artists like…
Giving Tuesday: The Power of Nature’s Gifts
Where were your first happy outdoor memories made? Whether it was a family picnic in a park or fishing along…
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…
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…
Supporting a Sustainable Future: Kestrel Receives A+ Award
Each year, the Amherst Area Chamber gives A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community…
