Posts by Lois
Bird Nests of May – Part II
“Although it is easier to find the nest in early winter, nest finding in spring is more of a challenge and infinitely more rewarding, since the nests are in use.”…
Read MoreBird Nests of May – Part I
“The survival of its species depends on how well it can protect and keep warm a ridiculous, round, rolly, fragile thing, containing its future offspring.” Joan Dunning, Secrets of the…
Read MoreCalling All Photographers! Show off Your Talent in TLGV’s 2023 Calendar
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for 12 photos capturing the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. The selected images will appear in the 2023 TLGV Calendar…
Read MoreA New Loop Trail and More Spring Outdoors
Earth Day was April 22, and I had the opportunity to celebrate in style with a very enjoyable hike at West Thompson Lake — one of the six U.S. Army…
Read MoreTLGV Annual Meeting 6/2
2022 Annual Meeting Thursday, June 2, 2022 Grill 37 – the Grosvenor Room 37 Putnam Rd., Pomfret, CT Please join us to celebrate our collective accomplishments in the National Heritage…
Read MoreGive the gift of Vitamin N (Nature)!
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he [or she] needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering the joy,…
Read MoreExplore The Last Green Valley Trail Camp
Last summer, The Last Green Valley, Thompson Rec and TEEG had a crazy idea that if we worked together we could figure out how get middle school kids outside safely.…
Read MoreHead Out with TLGV in May and Beyond!
Details on Upcoming Spring TLGV Programs (as of 4/27) Note: check out our Farm Adventure Series for middle schoolers with dates remaining for 4/30, 5/7, 5/21 and 5/28! May 7,…
Read MoreThe Fascinating Subterranean Life of Moles
“Spring was moving in the air above and in the earth below and around him, penetrating even his dark and lowly little house with its spirit of divine discontent and…
Read MoreSigns of early spring and a full “pink” moon
It is no surprise to those of us who have lived all or large portions of our lives here in southern New England that spring likes to tease and entice…
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