Posts by Lois
The Giant of the Forest
“The mightiest oak in the forest is just a little nut that held its ground.” Anonymous – fortune cookie There is a giant in our forests. Not only is it rooted…
Read MoreA Walk Through the Colors of October
As a New Englander by birth and choice, I revel in the change of each season. Like many who live in New England, my favorite time of year is autumn…
Read MoreJoin Ranger Marcy for a 2nd Saturday Stroll
Walk the Air Line Trail to Joshua’s Trust’s Two Sisters Tract on Sept. 13 from 9-11 am, starting from Rt. 6 & Chewink Rd., Chaplin, CT. The preserve, donated by…
Read MoreThe First-Ever Tastes of the Valley Online Auction is Now Open!
Whether you attend Tastes of the Valley or want to support from a distance, this online auction is for you! You can register and check out through BiddingOwl. Tastes of…
Read MoreTLGV Receives National Park Foundation Grant To Improve Sustainability
TLGV is happy to announce it has received a grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. NPF has launched The Campaign for…
Read MoreThe Art of Seeing Things
One of my favorite nature writers is John Burroughs, a prolific author of the late 19th and early-20th century. I own most if not all his books and nature essays.…
Read MoreGet Your Tickets Today – Tastes of the Valley on Aug. 24
The 20th Annual Tastes of the Valley is almost here! Join us on August 24 at 4 pm at the Publick House in Sturbridge, MA. Your evening begins with a…
Read MoreThe Perseids Party Registration is CLOSED!
Registration is closed for the Perseids Party. We are sorry if you missed out. But the perseids are happening now! Get outside — especially after midnight. The Perseids Party…
Read MoreThe Dawn Chorus: Nature’s Wake Up Call
This can be a very difficult time of year for those who like to sleep late in the morning. The dawn chorus of birds can start as early at 4:30…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Plan Walktober!
We may still be Springing Outdoors, but it’s time to plan the 35th Annual Walktober! In 2024 more than 120,000 people participated in Walktober — and enjoyed their time in…
Read More