Posts by Lyann Graff
New Series Focuses on Dark Skies in The Last Green Valley!
“Green by day” and “dark at night,” The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor is a relatively undeveloped notch in the midst of the most urbanized region in the nation.…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Appreciate where we live
“I do not know whether it is possible to love the planet or not, but I do know that it is possible to love the places we can see, touch,…
Read MoreAliens, Steps, Stones, Stew, Owls, Rivers, Sky & More!
Nine of the 35 towns in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor shine this week during Spring Outdoors! Learn about aliens and amphibians in Hampton, hike in Pomfret, meet…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Woodcock courtship ritual something to behold
I was about 12 years old when I first witnessed the magical springtime courtship ritual and flight display of the male American woodcock. It was an early spring evening at…
Read MoreHistory, Nature & Wildlife Featured in The Last Green Valley’s Spring Outdoors!
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) steps into April with historical, woodland, and nature walks designed to get you springing outdoors. This week features walks in four of The Last…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: It’s time to spring outdoors
Just a few days ago, at 6:28 a.m. Monday, marked the Vernal Equinox — the first day of spring. The winter of 2017 will go down as relatively mild, with…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Take precaution against ticks
On Feb. 25, I went for a hike on one of our region’s land trust properties. It was a beautiful winter day. The February thaw was in full force and,…
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