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,…
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…
WOODLANDS: New Mader Town Forest Honors Forestry Professor
Donald Mader was only in junior high school when he discovered what would become his lifelong passion. He had just…
31 Acres of Hadley Grassland Conserved for the Community
Kestrel Land Trust has completed a negotiation with Eversource Energy who sold 31-acres of grassland at the corner of South…
128 Acres on Horse Mountain Conserved to Address Climate Change
The double peaks and ridgeline of Horse Mountain create an iconic landmark separating the Towns of Williamsburg and Hatfield. Now,…
New Community Forest Promotes Climate Change Resilience
The Pioneer Valley will soon be the home of a special kind of forest: a unique "living laboratory" to demonstrate the benefits of…
The Financial Benefits of an APR: Barstow’s Longview Farm
After receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars to preserve their seventh generation family farm, the Barstows are using the money…
Protecting an Historic Homestead: The Heplers Donate a Conservation Restriction
The Heplers knew they wouldn’t always be their land’s stewards. So they took the step of ensuring that their property…
New Public Conservation Areas to be Established in Pelham, Hatfield & Williamsburg
Kestrel Land Trust is pleased to announce two new public conservation areas that are being established in three of the Valley’s…
Kestrel Nest Box: 2015 Was a Dramatic Year
It’s not easy being North America’s smallest falcon. You’re tiny enough to be eaten by larger raptors. Sometimes, when you…
