Being, Not Doing: Nature’s Priceless Value
Story by Kari Blood, Kestrel Land Trust Communications & Outreach Manager. It was a weekday, and normally I would be…
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…
Finding Hope in Nature and Partnerships
This essay was contributed by Jack Sweeney-Taylor, Kestrel's TerraCorps Community Engagement Coordinator for the 2018-2019 service term. One of Kestrel…
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…
Springtime and Sunsets: A Reflection on the Changing Climate
This story and photos were contributed by Sydney Giuliano, Kestrel volunteer. Looking out the window of my small apartment, I'm reminded…
A Farmer’s ‘Pie in the Sky’ Dream Comes True with Conserved Farmland
What could be sweeter than picking sun-warmed organic strawberries, grown in the world-famous Connecticut River valley floodplain soil, with a…
Giving Ourselves Permission to Play
Story and photos contributed by Sydney Giuliano The cold, wet weather we've had this spring can get us down and coop us…
Poetry from the Heart of the Valley: As Winter Fades
The Pioneer Valley is rich in both nature and culture. Here are the voices of some of our local writers…
How a Walk in the Woods Became a Climate-Change Wake-Up Call
In November 2018, a team of UMass students were given an unusual assignment for a class: Go take a hike.…
