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…
Forest Bathing: Learning with the Land
Join scientist Lori Benoit to learn about the simple practice of forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, which originated in Japan. Take…
A Family Legacy Spans Generations
Fifty years ago, Bob McClung was one of a small group of passionate conservationists who saw that forests and wildlife…
Communities Working to Conserve Largest Unbroken Forest in the Valley
Last year, Kestrel Land Trust, Hilltown Land Trust, MassWildlife, and the towns of Williamsburg, Westhampton, Chesterfield, and Northampton, collaborated to…
Mature Forests, Carbon & Climate: Learning with the Land
Come visit with old-growth forest expert Bob Leverett at his own forest in Florence to learn about the role our…
To Understand a Tree with Bob Leverett
This event has been canceled due to public health concerns. “To Understand a Tree,” is an interdisciplinary art and science…
Community Rallies to Create Whately Woods
Properties like the Whately Center Woods aren’t usually marked on maps, but local residents know them well and are growing…
