Posts by Lois
Remembering the Untold Story of the Webster Brothers
Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day we take time to celebrate those who gave their life for our country while serving in the armed forces. To honor the fallen we…
Read MoreThe Fascinating Carpenter Bee
A few weeks back, during one of the warmer days of April, I was sitting on our back porch enjoying the spring air. What looked like a plump bumblebee was…
Read MoreWalktober is Coming – Submit your Walks, Bikes, Paddles, Rides and Events Today!
We hope you’re as excited for Walktober 2021 as we are! This will be our 31st celebration of all things autumnal and we hope our members and partners are ready…
Read MoreTRBP Floating Workshop 6/18
The 21st annual Floating Workshop hosted by the Thames River Basin Partnership will be June 18, 2021, with a June 25 rain date. The focus on this year’s event will…
Read MoreSummer Solstice Paddle 6/21
Join Chief Ranger Bill Reid for our end of Spring Outdoors, Summer Solstice Paddle on Monday, June 21st – the first full day of summer 2021. We launch at 7…
Read MoreGarlic Mustard: Springtime Invasive Plant
Garlic and mustard are staples in my house. We love the intense bold flavors. But garlic mustard, now that is a whole other beast. It’s a plant, Alliaria petiolate, and…
Read MoreJune Acorn Adventure at the Farm 6/13
Join TLGV and the Morin/Hermonot family of Fairholm Farm for an afternoon of exploring a working farm. With 400 dairy cows, pigs, chickens and more set in the beautiful rolling…
Read MoreRoss Cliffs Ramble at Old Furnace 6/12
Join Chief Ranger Bill Reid for a 2 mile loop hike at Old Furnace State Park in Killingly. From the main parking lot we’ll hike the yellow trail and the…
Read MoreEnjoy a Flat-Water Griswold Paddle 5/16
Enjoy a Spring Outdoors flat-water paddle on Hopeville Pond, an impoundment of the Pachaug River. Hopeville Pond Paddle May 16, 1 pm Hopeville Pond State Park, Griswold, CT A brief…
Read MoreHike to a Special Spot in Franklin 5/15
Enjoy a moderate hike to an overlook, followed by a walk to Bailey’s Brook and the waterfall at the base of the ravine. This 2-mile hike has some brief steep…
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