Posts by Lois
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Don’t forget the guide book for exploring the region
“The truth of the matter is, the birds could very well live without us, but many – perhaps all – of us would find life incomplete, indeed almost intolerable without…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Time to Spring Outdoors
“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” — Rachael Carson, “The Sense of Wonder”…
Read MoreJoin Us March 20 to June 21 for a Season of Hikes, Bikes, Paddles and More!
The fourth annual Spring Outdoors is shaping up to be a special time in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. The Spring Outdoors Calendar is now available online. The…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Exploring Old Furnace State Park worth the trip
Old Furnace State Park in Danielson is only 12 miles from my house, so we frequently visit on those spur-of-the-moment mornings when someone says, “hey let’s go for a hike…
Read MoreSights, sounds announce impending arrival of spring
Exploring The Last Green Valley, Sunday, March 3, 2019 “No winter lasts forever, so spring skips its turn.” — Hal Borland Welcome to March, when days are longer, the sun…
Read MoreTrout hatchery has much more than fish
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor is rich with many locations perfect for outdoor recreation. Thousands of acres of parks and forests with hundreds of miles of trails await…
Read MoreShare Your Voice, Your Vision For The Last Green Valley
So far, more than 100 people have participated in our community conversations to help shape a vision for The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. We are far from done…
Read MoreOur region is defined by those who came before us
“With these thoughts I leave, asking you to give your hearts to wisdom, restraining yourself from selfishness, and living for the good of others.” – James L. Smith Every February…
Read MoreTiny black-capped chickadee has big personality
To watch the antics of a black-capped chickadee is to witness a diminutive bird with the spirit and determination of a much larger animal. A frequent visitor to winter bird…
Read MoreFeed songbirds in winter, not mammals
Old man winter rode the polar vortex across the country into New England – bringing single digits at dawn – twice these last two weeks. Despite the deep cold, so…
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