Posts by Lois
Historic & Cultural Grants Now Opened
A new round of TLGV’s highly successful Historic and Cultural Resources grant program is now open! The grant is designed to help organizations and municipalities with projects that preserve, protect,…
Read MoreSavers Bank Supports The Last Green Valley
Savers Bank continues its commitment to strengthening communities and getting people outdoors by sponsoring The Last Green Valley, Inc.’s Ranger Program and the Hiking, Walking and Strolling Trails Section of…
Read MoreAcorn Adventure – Underwater Exploration – May 18
Join TLGV for the next Acorn Adventure – Underwater Exploration: 1 -2:30 pm, May 18, 276 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, CT 06259. What lives under the water in a stream? Explore…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: In May, it’s easy to see all things are possible
“The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.“ Edwin Way Teale It seems as if a switch turned on, or perhaps it was due to…
Read MoreTLGV Annual Meeting – May 30
You are invited to the 2019 Annual Meeting of The Last Green Valley, Inc. on May 30 at the UConn Alumni Center, Storrs, CT. Enjoy optional pre-meeting tours, a social…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: The brown-headed cowbird is a parasite with wings
Bird nesting season has arrived. Migratory birds have returned and, along with our year-round birds, are actively seeking nesting territories, attracting mates, building nests, laying eggs and rearing young. Every…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Museums help preserve the region’s story
Too often, we don’t recognize the treasures in our own backyards. Living in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor means there is a rich array of both natural and…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Land trusts are crucial to conservation
I spent March 23 at Wesleyan University in Middletown with more than 550 other people for the Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s annual conference. Gathered at the conference for training and…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: New life and promise awaken as nature does this spring
“On this chill uncertain spring morning, towards twilight, I have heard the first frog quaver from the marsh. It always seems to me that no sooner do I hear the…
Read MoreCANCELED – Earth Hour Starry Night – 03-30-19
Unfortunately, we must cancel tonight’s planned astronomy night at West Thompson Dam. While it will be a lovely spring evening, the cloud cover will be too much to allow any…
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