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…
New Year’s Day Walk: Buffam Brook Community Forest
The parties are over and the resolutions begin! Start the New Year by getting outdoors, enjoying nature and making new…
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…
Meet the Saw-whet Owl: Research Demonstration
The pint-sized Northern Saw-whet Owl is an elusive, nomadic species that nests far to our north. However, it is known…
Forest and Farm: Explore Kestrel’s First Conservation Area & The Food Bank Farm
In New England, it's not unusual for farms to be surrounded by forests, providing a rich tapestry of habitat for…
New Town Forest Coming to Shutesbury
The Town of Shutesbury will soon have a new conservation area open to its residents and the public. Thirty-four acres…
Old Trees of Whately Woods With Bob Leverett
On Saturday, June 25, 10 am - noon, old-growth forest expert and educator, Bob Leverett, will be our guide on…
First Winter Walk at Kestrel’s New Whately Woods
On Saturday, Febuary 19, join us for the official opening walk at Kestrel's newest Neighborhood Nature Retreat: Whately Center Woods,…
Forest Bathing at Greenberg
Experience the restorative power of forest bathing: a heart-opening practice, designed to awaken the senses via a slow guided walk…
Glimpsing a Secret World
The woods are home to a variety of animals, though humans rarely see them. These days, we can increase the…
