Posts by Lois
Role of the forester is keeper
“I have loved my woods since the day I first walked in them, but my appreciation of them has increased exponentially since I first had a professional forester walk in…
Read MoreFinding Tracks in The Last Green Valley
A few weeks ago, The Last Green Valley woke to a crisp Sunday winter morning. Four inches of soft, wet snow fell overnight, and the storm had blown itself out,…
Read MoreRequest for Proposals – Timber Cruise
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is seeking the services of a Connecticut licensed forester, qualified in conducting timber cruises, to conduct two separate timber cruises, one in Union, CT…
Read MoreTLGV Seeks Information Ambassador
TLGV is seeking a part-time Information Ambassador on an as-needed basis, to deliver print materials to information kiosks, business partners, town halls, libraries and other locations throughout The Last Green…
Read MoreThe Mount Hope River
Last month I wrote about the Still River and Bigelow Brook in the first of my series about smaller rivers within The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. The series…
Read MoreDATE CHANGE – Historical Happenings – Telling Your Story, Part I Moves to Feb. 26
We have had to reschedule the Historical Happenings program. Please see the details below. Join The Last Green Valley’s Assistant Director Francesca Kefalas in part one of a two part…
Read MoreTime to plan a pollinator garden
One of the joys of winter is when the seed and plant catalogues arrive in the mail. Warm memories of spring and summer jump from the glossy pictures of plump…
Read MoreJoin the TLGV Team – Board Members Wanted
TLGV is looking for passionate members to serve on its Board of Directors. The TLGV Nominating Committee is searching for members with a variety of skills, talents and geographic representation.…
Read MoreChildhood Memories Renew My Desire to Get Youth Outside
I have a tense relationship with social media. At times I find it useful and at others it is anything but. Earlier this week, however, it offered me an opportunity…
Read MoreBill Hull: A conservation leader in The Last Green Valley
Saturday is the birthday of renown conservationist Aldo Leopold. He was a scientist, ecologist, forester, author and environmentalist and is best known for his book “A Sand County Almanac.” In…
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