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WHAT's INSIDE: Towns Rally to Save Local Farms How Farmland Can Benefit the Birds Holyoke Partnerships for Youth on the Horizon Two New Voices for the Land YOURCONSERVE | CARE | CONNECT VALLEYSPRING 2019 WHAT'S INSIDE: Towns Rally to Save Local Farms How Farmland Can Benefit the Birds Holyoke Partnerships for Youth on the Horizon Two New Voices for the Land It takes dedicated people who care about the Valley to help Kestrel Land Trust build the sustainable future we all want to see. We are pleased to welcome two of these people to our Board of Trustees: BOARD OF TRUSTEES Scott Jackson, Chair Gordon Clark has been volunteering with Kestrel since Marvin Moriarty, Vice Chair Judi Pierce, Secretary 2013 when he was beginning his masters degree at the Uni- Ralph Tate, Treasurer versity of Massachusetts Amherst. Today he is a civil designer Rosemary Arnold working at Stantec Consulting Services Inc. in the field of Jane Bryden water-resource engineering. With a focus on ecological resto- Gordon Clark ration and climate change, he is an advocate for integrating Ann Hallstein traditional engineering approaches with ecological science Anthony Hill and technology in support of a sustainable future. Jonathan Lash Sarah Matthews Andrew Morehouse Jonathan Lash has decades of experience with Joan Robb sustainability issues and climate-change advocacy on an Joel Russell international scale. He has served as president of the World Resources Institute, co-chaired President Clinton’s Council STAFF on Sustainable Development, and helped create the U.S. Executive Director: Kristin DeBoer Climate Action Partnership. As past president of Hampshire Director of Operations & Development: College, he worked with Kestrel to protect the College’s land Monica Green on the Mount Holyoke Range and became interested in the Conservation & Stewardship Managers: link between land conservation and local agriculture with Paul Gagnon climate change solutions. Chris Volonte Mark Wamsley Communications & Outreach Manager: Kari Blood FROM THE HEART OF THE VALLEY Membership Engagement Coordinator: Marilyn Castriotta Dirt Office Manager: Mary Lou Splain by Tamara Fricke AMERICORPS/TERRACORPS 2018-19 I am not Regional Conservation Coordinator: your English primrose Lee Halasz or precious petunia Land Stewardship Coordinator: in need of shelter Eli Smith Community Engagement Coordinator: on a chilled spring night. Jack Sweeney-Taylor I write Kestrel Land Trust Office: about the garden 284 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002 because I live Mail: PO Box 1016, Amherst, MA 01004 Tamara Fricke is a California native, a Phone: (413) 549-1097 Springfield resident, a hoarder of yarn, in the dirt. a lover of plants, and a total word nerd. When not poeting, she can be found in Like the earthworm the kitchen baking or wandering about I burrow, aerating the local nursery petting flowers. forgotten spaces, Her collection "Our Requiem" can be found on Amazon.com and in Vol. 13 casting about as I go of "Meat For Tea." on with my filthy ways. Publication Design: Seth Gregory Design Printed on 100% recycled paper. 2 Meeting New Communities CONNECT Where They Are LAND TRUSTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE A GROWING challenge. Many of the people who work for, support, or participate in land conservation activities tend to be white, financially secure, and older. Land trusts must make the case for the relevance of protecting land to everyone else, particularly those in neighborhoods and cities that traditionally have less access to the benefits of conservation. Jack Sweeney-Taylor, Kestrel's TerraCorps Community Engagement Coordinator, is helping to address this challenge in Holyoke. With training in community needs assessment provided by the TerraCorps program, Jack is getting to know Students from Dean Tech High School in Holyoke got to know red efts at the existing resources and challenges in the city for youth and the Greenberg Family Conservation Area in Westhampton last year. families, and seeking opportunities to make a difference in their lives. Program Manager, is working with Jack to reach out to nearly a “Having been a teacher in Holyoke, I’ve seen how getting dozen community organizations that serve youth and families about outside can open up curiosity and change perspectives, but potential opportunities for collaboration. These include Boys and it’s hard to plan into the school day,” Jack said. “My service Girls Club of Greater Holyoke and the City itself as part of the state’s project is an opportunity for us to find ways to provide more Greening the Gateway Cities tree-planting program. outdoor time for youth.” “It's been a great value to collaborate with Kestrel on our As a historic "planned industrial" community with a community outreach and program development in Holyoke,” Cass vibrant heritage that includes Irish and Puerto Rican cultures, said. “Our partnership brings more resources, capacity, and innovation Holyoke also faces economic struggles. The average income in than if we were working alone.” These conversations with community downtown Holyoke is $16,000, compared to $53,000 in outer groups have shown there is interest in using outdoor afterschool and neighborhoods. summer camp opportunities to enrich young people's lives, boost Jack’s focus on Holyoke has deepened Kestrel’s prior high school graduation rates, and build leadership skills. partnership with Eagle Eye Institute—a nonprofit organization “There are many opportunities to address social and environmental empowering urban people, especially youth of color, to be challenges,” Jack said. “I’m excited to join Eagle Eye in developing a caretakers of our environment. Cass Pastorelle, Eagle Eye’s model to make land and nature relevant to youth in Holyoke.” Share a Vision of the Valley to Benefit Urban Youth Outreach PHOTOGRAPHY CAN BE A POWERFUL EXPRESSION OF WHAT WE LOVE. Michael Zide's photography reflects a love for the Pioneer Valley landscape and the creatures that inhabit it. We are pleased to announce that, for a limited time, you may purchase one of his inspiring photographs and support Kestrel’s work with the Eagle Eye Institute at the same time. (See above.) Michael is generously making available for sale a selection of exceptionally high-quality prints from his Pioneer Valley portfolio and will donate 20% of the proceeds to Kestrel Land Trust or Dakin Humane Society. Each 8 ½ x 11 inch archival pigment ink print is made on Moab digital printing paper through the generous contri- bution of the Legion Paper Company. Prints are $155 plus shipping. Visit michaelzidephotography.com to see full size images and order prints. 3 CONSERVE New Partnerships Propel Forever Farmland Initiative PHOTO: RENE THEBERGE PHOTO: Have you seen "Preserved gion’s heritage. FFI is also increasingly resources, and expertise. Organizations focused on making sure that land for like Kestrel, Mount Grace, Franklin, and Farmland" signs sprouting growing local food is available for popu- Hilltown Land Trusts facilitate farmland along the roadsides? Ever wonder what lations most in need. conservation efforts with landowners, they’re all about? While each sign has its Since its inception, FFI has used Pre- often in collaboration with town gov- own story, all link to the Forever Farm- served Farmland signs to recognize a ernments and Mass. Department of land Initiative (FFI), a partnership of land farmland owner who has sold their Agricultural Resources. Other partners trusts and farming organizations. FFI’s development rights and committed like Community Involved in Sustaining members work to ensure that farmland to use their land only for agriculture— Agriculture (CISA), Equity Trust, and Land and farming endures as part of our re- forever. The signs repre- for Good provide support to keep farmers in sent complex decisions business whether their land is currently by landowners, and the preserved or not. Asparagus Strawberry Salad hard work and resourc- 1 pound fresh asparagus es of land trusts, Making Farmland Available for All Salt and ground black pepper municipalities, As FFI looks ahead, the partnership is ¼ cup olive oil and government focusing on helping municipalities identi- agencies. The signs fy important farms and agricultural areas, 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice are also meant and fitting that knowledge into a regional 1 Tbs. maple syrup to generate com- strategy for farmland conservation in the 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar munity support Valley. 8 cups baby spinach or spring greens for preserving Another new focus for FFI is consider- some of the most ing what specific populations are in need 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries cherished—yet and could benefit from the work of land ½ cup toasted walnuts or pine nuts threatened— trusts in protecting farmland. Conserva- ½ cup crumbled goat or feta cheese parts of our landscape. tion “for whom?” is a pressing question, Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Break off tough ends of But FFI is about more as social inequalities can make it nearly asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Toss with a splash of than just signs. It’s a co- impossible for minority, landless poor, olive oil, salt and pepper, then spread asparagus on a baking alition of land trusts and and immigrant communities to start sheet. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but still crisp. agricultural advocacy a farm. So, as Kestrel works to conserve Remove from oven and allow to cool. groups thinking creative- land, we are also exploring issues of land In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, and ly about how to increase access and food security through the balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. the number of perma- Forever Farmland Initiative, alongside nently protected farms Combine greens, asparagus, and strawberries in a large organizations like All Farmers that specifi- bowl. Add half of the dressing and gently toss. Taste and add in the Pioneer Valley. cally assist marginalized farmers. more dressing if needed. Sprinkle each serving with nuts and Coordinated by Kestrel, All FFI partners aim to collaborate and cheese as desired. the FFI includes partners support each other’s efforts, recognizing we with diverse missions, can do much more when we work together.
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