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…
YOUR VALLEY – Summer Newsletter
Check out Kestrel's recent newsletter to see what your support is making possible in the Valley this summer! Click here…
Finding Their Voice Outdoors: Care Center Student Photography Program
Being a mother is never easy. It’s even more challenging when you’re still going to high school. The Care Center…
Celebrate the Farmer and the Land: Farm-to-Table Dinner on August 1
Kestrel Land Trust and CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) invite you to a special farm-to-table dinner to celebrate farmers and the…
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,…
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…
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…
