A Tale of Birds and Bees: Helping Pollinators in Hadley
There’s been a lot of buzz about pollinators lately, and for good reason. Pollinators—the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, wasps, flies,…
Making the Connecticut River Safer This Summer
Summer is approaching, and that means the Connecticut River will once again be enjoyed as an important recreation area for…
It’s Not About the Pancakes: It’s About the Pond!
After 28 years, the Friends of Puffer’s Pond are taking a well-deserved break from cooking, so there won't be an…
Towns Rally for Threatened Farmland
“My family has farmed this land for generations.” This isn’t an unusual statement to hear in the Pioneer Valley with…
Position Opening: TerraCorps Community Engagement Coordinator
Want to join our team? Kestrel will be hosting a full-time Community Engagement volunteer service position for the 2019-20 service…
Love your Valley, Love Your Land Trust Membership Drive
People like you make land conservation happen. Annual financial support from our members makes it possible for Kestrel Land Trust to…
Michael Zide Photography to Benefit Land Conservation
Photography can be a powerful expression of what we love. The photographs of Michael Zide reflect a love for the…
Natural Parks & Trails Expanding in Amherst and Easthampton
150 years ago, naturalist John Burroughs said, “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my…
Explore Your Valley With 20 New Trail Maps for Everyone
Living in the Pioneer Valley, we are fortunate to have an abundant array of natural places to get outdoors. The…
Kestrel Welcomes New Staff & Board Members to the Team
Conserving and caring for the Valley and connecting people to the land takes many hands and many talents. We are…
