Posts by Lois
Majestic white pine green all winter
Winter is the time of the pine here in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Pines and other conifers make up only 12 percent of the tree species in…
Read MoreDecember is no reason to stay inside
The morning of Nov. 16 we awoke to several inches of snow on the ground. By Thanksgiving week, green grass was visible again with the storm’s remainder slowly melting in…
Read MoreA night with saw-whet owl an enlightening experience
I snapped on my headlamp as we approached a small grove of pine and hemlock trees. We had parked our cars along the edge of a hillside field and trudged…
Read MoreRemember our region’s veterans and their sacrifices
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month 100 years ago, the hostilities of World War I ended. Originally called Armistice Day, today is Veterans Day, our…
Read MoreNew Funding Opportunity for Woodland Landowners
Attention woodland landowners: Are you interested in improving woodland habitat for important bird species and managing your woods for wildlife and people? The Last Green Valley (TLGV), the MassConn Sustainable…
Read MoreWalktober Cancellations for Oct. 27
Cancellations on Oct. 27 Please call the phone number associated with each walk if you have a question about whether it will be held. Walktober #180 – Hamant Brook Restoration…
Read MoreDATE CHANGE – #197 Explore Schoolhouse Brook Park
Walk #197, Explore Schoolhouse Brook Park, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 1 – 3 pm instead of on Thursday, Nov. 1. Meet at Schoolhouse Brook Park, Clover…
Read MoreCANCELLED – Walktober #165 – Moos & More at Cushman Farm
Cushman Farm’s annual farm tour is cancelled because of extremely wet fields and muddy conditions. The event will not be rescheduled.
Read MoreCANCELLED – Walktober #107 Oct. 13
Walktober #107 –Â Wildlife and Woodland Resilience Walk at Rocky Hill Refuge is cancelled today due to the rain.
Read MoreDATE CHANGE – Walktober #102 Behind the Scenes Gravel Walk
Walktober #102 – Behind The Scenes Gravel Walk has been postponed until Nov. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Take a look behind the scenes of Rawson Materials with a walk through the…
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