In Your Words: Member Survey Highlights
To help Kestrel better serve our members, we invited you to give us your feedback through a comprehensive survey in…
Help Us Mark 50 Years of Conserving the Valley You Love
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that…
Temporary Closure of Mitch’s Island
Until further notice, Mitch's Island must be closed to public access due to extreme misuse of the land. Mitch's island…
Help Support Trail Repairs at Greenberg Family Conservation Area
If you’ve explored Kestrel’s Greenberg Family Conservation Area in Westhampton since it opened in 2018, you probably agree that it’s…
Mitch’s Island Activity on the CT River
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE IMPORTANT TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTICE FOR MITCH'S ISLAND. (August 14, 2020) The Connecticut River is an…
Kestrel Nest Box Project: 2020 Season Report
Our 8th year was an unprecedented season for our nest boxes, with the highest number of boxes hosting kestrels since…
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…
Students Reflect on the Healing Power of Nature Nearby
With campuses shuttered and classes moved online, most college students in our region had to complete their coursework from home…
