Posts by Lois
The 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 MoreNature’s First Green is Gold
One of my favorite poems by Robert Frost is Nothing Gold Can Stay. He employs the color of tree flowers and leaves as a metaphor for a much deeper message…
Read MoreThoughts on Earth Day: Rachael Carson and Aldo Leopold
This year Earth Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 22nd. Those of us who work and volunteer for The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) consider every day as Earth…
Read MoreDark Sky Preservation Part III: Panel Discussion
Join TLGV on April 16 at 6 pm at the Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Rd., Mansfield, CT. for a panel of municipal leaders who will discuss how good lighting…
Read MoreTLGV Acorn Adventure for Families: The Buzz on Bees
Join us during Spring Outdoors on April 6, 2025 from 2-3:30 pm at the Union Community Center, 1043 Buckley Hwy., Union. Bees are incredible! You can probably thank a bee for the…
Read MoreSpringtime Visitors to Vernal Pools
As the snow melts away and you have the opportunity to venture out into The Last Green Valley’s woods and forests, look for vernal pools. If you make repeated trips…
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