Earth Matters: Keeping nature intact for all in the CT River Valley
Conserving the unique landscapes of the Connecticut River Valley, like the Amethyst Brook Conservation Area, protects important habitat for wildlife, and also has provided an enduring sense of place for generations of people. Richard Goldman
Hikers explore the Eyrie House ruins on the Mount Tom State Reservation. Kestrel Land Tr
By LAURIE SANDERS Print
If you’re interested in natural history, the Connecticut River Valley is a great place to live. The combination of geology, hydrology, human history and climate create a remarkable diversity of habitats. In Northampton, where most of my conservation work has focused, you can explore 40 different types of natural communities from rocky summits and cliffs to open marshes, floodplain forests and rivers.