Communities Working to Conserve Largest Unbroken Forest in the Valley
Last year, Kestrel Land Trust, Hilltown Land Trust, MassWildlife, and the towns of Williamsburg, Westhampton, Chesterfield, and Northampton, collaborated to…
The Great American Outdoors Act Would Benefit the Valley
In a historic day for land conservation, The Great American Outdoors Act passed the Senate on June 17 by a…
Race, Justice, and the Land: A Message From Kestrel’s Board
The protests against systemic racism taking place across the country in recent weeks have focused attention on the ongoing and…
Impact Report: What Your Support Made Possible in 2019
At the end of 2019, no one could have imagined how different life would be in just a few short…
Love Your Valley? Love Your Land Trust: Join Us!
These days, as life is more challenging and uncertain than ever, what are the things that matter most to you?…
North Hadley Family Farm Saved for the Community
For more than 350 years, Hadley has been known for farming. The town has one of the highest percentages of…
Land Protected for Mount Tom North Trailhead in Easthampton
After acquiring 23 acres of land together, Kestrel Land Trust and the City of Easthampton are now working to create…
Making the Connecticut River Safer This Summer
Update on 8/7/2019: In response to recent public complaints about increased activity on the island and river, the Connecticut River…
WILDLANDS: Old-Growth Forests Have Their Champions
Imagine stepping back into New England 400 years ago. The landscape is dense with trees of all sizes—some of them…
Kestrel Helps Red Fire Farm Add 14 Acres of Forever Farmland to Its CSA
This spring, some of the best soils in the Valley were protected as part of the core operation for Red…
