Immigrants’ Dreams Take Root on Conserved Farmland
For much of human history, farming has been a way of life around the world. It’s never been easy work,…
Saving Local Forests Is a Natural Solution to the Climate Crisis
If you were to step outside your door in the Pioneer Valley, and travel back in time 500 years, you…
Feed the Birds While Saving the Land!
If you are a nature lover, you probably enjoy watching birds at a feeder in your yard. Now is the…
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…
How a Kestrel Can Help an Eagle
In the wild, would a kestrel and an eagle help each other achieve their goals? Maybe not. But here in…
Beyond the 5K for Farmland
On a chilly Sunday last October, hundreds of runners, walkers, families, and farmers came out for the 10th Annual 5K…
Fundraising Challenge Offered to Help Protect Pelham Forest
Former Amherst resident Michael Kamins has offered a $5,000 challenge to help raise the remaining funds that are needed to…
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…
Farmland Protected for Local Vineyard in Hatfield
The Town of Hatfield and Kestrel Land Trust have preserved nearly 22 acres of farmland on the southern boundary of…
The Good Fight: Controlling Invasive Plants
We all like to see healthy plants across the landscape, but not all plants contribute to a healthy environment. The…
