Remembering Congressman John Olver: A Conservation Champion
Retired Congressman John W. Olver of Amherst was, according to his obituary, "A workhorse, not a show horse," who served…
Forests to Faucets: Protecting Drinking Water for Everyone
In 2022, a lack of rain that began in June baked lawns into crunchy straw, withered crops in local farm…
Artifact Cider Project Gives Back to the Land with New Feels Like Home Brand
Kestrel Land Trust is pleased to announce a new partnership with Florence and Cambridge-based Artifact Cider Project. In September 2022,…
The Search for a Greener Final Resting Place for All
The future Valley Conservation Cemetery will require a unique location, still to be found Imagine walking along a quiet path…
Revive Outside: Opening Minds to Nature’s Gifts
There’s no prescription that can improve physical and mental health at the same time better than simply spending time in…
Lathrop Community Is Committed to the Land
When Barbara Walvoord and her wife Sharon Grace first moved to the Lathrop Community (a Kendal affiliate) in 2014, they…
5 Ways Forests Can Be Critical Climate-Fighting Tools
Hardly a week goes by without some startling news about the climate crisis. From hurricanes to fires, and even a…
The Secretive Saw-Whet Owl Is a Survivor
Moving through New England in a wave each fall is a petite predator that, according to Mass Audubon, might be…
Fundraising Goal Met to Protect South Hadley Lauzier Farm
The Town of South Hadley is pleased to announce that, as a result of the community’s extraordinary generosity, the $190,000…
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…
