Posts by Lois
Migrating waterfowl are an early sign of spring
“Now is that sweet unwritten moment when all things are possible, are just begun. The little tree is not quite leafed. The mate not yet chosen. For the rambler in…
Read MoreSnowy Tracks, Identifying Trees in Winter, and the Start of Sugar Season
“February is still Winter, often is full of snow, but its changing light marks the season unmistakably. By February’s end it is still daylight, though somewhat dim, at 6:00 in…
Read MoreTLGV Announces America250 Small Grants Program for 2024
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is pleased to announce a new round of small grants for non-profits and municipalities in preparation for the commemoration in 2026 of the 250th…
Read MoreJoin TLGV to Help Plan Regional America 250 Programming
We’ve been working with our partners to outline plans for America 250 and would love to hear from you too. Join us for a meeting where we will further define…
Read MoreKeeping The Last Green Valley Clean and Green!
Show your love for The Last Green Valley by organizing an Earth Month or River Cleanup, Pollinator Planting or Invasive Eradication Event. Gather your family, friends, neighbors, gardeners, nature lovers…
Read MorePOSTPONED — Acorn Adventure: Eagle Eyes with Horizon Wings NOW 2/24
Due to icy conditions we have postponed this event. The new date is below. The program remains the same. Feb. 24, 10 am, Norwich Harbor, Howard T. Brown Park…
Read MoreSoaring Over The Last Green Valley: A Walk to See Bald Eagles
Jan. 14 & 27, 10 am, with rain/snow date of Jan. 28. Quinebaug Valley Trout Hatchery, 131 Trout Hatchery Rd., Central Village, CT Difficulty: Easy Bald eagles return to The…
Read MoreBald Eagle Population on the Rise in The Last Green Valley: Opportunities and Challenges
At The Last Green Valley (TLGV) we call January “Eagle Month,” and for good reason. It’s when bald eagles return in greater numbers to the National Heritage Corridor, and we…
Read MoreTake A Walk in Winter Woods
“On this, the shortest day of all the 365, I wander over covered paths of the garden hillside. I wade through the drifts along the swamp edge. I walk over…
Read MoreExploring November and Our Autumn Holidays
Sunday, November 5 – Today is Daylight Savings Time, and I hope you remembered to set your clock last night. In each of the nation’s time zones, where daylight saving…
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