Posts by Lois
Every Month is Earth Month: Make a Start to Make a Difference
April is Earth Month in The Last Green Valley, and to honor the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, I wanted to give you some more ways you can celebrate and…
Read MoreCleanup Contest Extended!
The cleanup contest was such a success we are extending it through Aug. 31 with prizes awarded each month for the most garbage collected, and the most unusual item found.…
Read MoreExploring 50 Years of Earth Day
“The care of the earth is our most ancient and most worthy and, after all, our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it, and to foster its renewal,…
Read MoreLand Trust Hiking Locations in The Last Green Valley
Here in The Last Green Valley we are blessed with many different types of outdoor recreation. We certainly do not lack in trails to hike, bike and run, and we…
Read MoreNew! 2020 Capacity Building Small Grant Program
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is pleased to announce a new round of capacity building grants for non-profits that are striving to advance their mission during difficult times. TLGV…
Read MoreBackyard Birds, Buds and Blooms
I’ve grown even more appreciative of my own backyard these last few weeks. I’ve always taken the time to walk the property regularly, and I am constantly surprised by the…
Read MoreTLGV Seeking Financial Officer
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is seeking a Financial Officer to handle all financial activities for the non-profit organization. The Financial Officer will be responsible for all aspects of…
Read MoreExploring and Social Distancing in The Last Green Valley
Here in The Last Green Valley and throughout the country, millions of us are living life remotely. Non-essential businesses have been closed in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. Connecticut Gov. Ned…
Read MoreAmerican Woodcock a Harbinger of Spring
On a cool evening last week my wife, Julie, and I drove out to Blue Flag Meadow in Hampton. We parked, stepped through the entrance gate at the edge of…
Read MoreA fox in the headlights
One night long ago I was driving along a dark road in Woodstock when my headlights caught a fox along the side of the road. For a moment it stood…
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