Posts by Lois
A “Snow” Full Moon
“Silently, like thoughts that come and go, the snowflakes fall, each one a gem.” – William Hamilton Gibson January reminded us of what winter can really be like here in…
Read MoreIt’s Time for 2022 Cleanups and Greenups!
Up to $500 Available for Projects in the Corridor It’s almost time to cleanup and green up The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV)…
Read MoreTLGV Offers 2022 Youth Engagement Grants
Grants of $2,000 to $5,000 available to non-profits and towns. Building off a successful 2021 Youth Engagement Grant Program, The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) has committed $15,000 to focus…
Read MoreMourning Dove in Winter
I first noticed the large gathering of mourning doves under our bird feeder earlier this winter. We frequently see a pair year-round, but this winter we were visited by a…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley’s Eastern Hemlock Trees
“The way a crow Shook down on me The Dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart A change of mood And saved some part Of a…
Read MoreLife Under the Snow: The Meadow Vole
On Jan. 7 we woke to almost a foot of snow and the first good dump of the white stuff of the new year. My week kept me busy with…
Read MoreJanuary 17th – A Full Wolf Moon
Monday evening brings the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the new year with peak illumination at 6:51 p.m. Look for it to rise from the northeastern horizon around…
Read MorePlaces to Explore in 2022 – Part 2
In my column last week, I shared my 2022 bucket list of places to explore our region’s amazing natural resources. Some of the hiking and outdoor locations I want to…
Read MoreJoin us in January for Eagle Month!
Join us for Eagle Month! January is Eagle Month in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. You’ll want to save these dates for programs. For everyone: Bald Eagle Hike…
Read MorePlaces to Explore in 2022
Welcome to 2022. A brand new 12 months and four seasons stretching out before us, providing new outdoor experiences and places to explore. Today we’ll explore my list of interesting…
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