Posts by Lois
Join the Planning for America 250
America celebrates 250 years of independence in 2026, and we invite you to join us in a discussion about how the National Heritage Corridor will honor every American’s quest for…
Read MoreWalktober Month and Concern for Maple Tree Autumn Foliage
“Trees, our largest and most long-lived plants, shut down food production in preparation for the winter drought. But the hardwoods don’t quietly sulk into dormancy like skunks and groundhogs; they…
Read MoreHow Clean is the Water in The Last Green Valley? You can help us find out!
TLGV’s water quality monitoring program will be kicking off the fall monitoring season with Riffle Bioassessment training on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 9 AM. We will meet in the…
Read MoreWelcome to the 33rd Annual Walktober!
You’ll find more than 280 unique opportunities to experience the wonders of one of the nation’s oldest National Heritage Corridors. This Walktober is possible because of more than 120 partner…
Read MoreSeptember: A Month on the Cusp of Change
“How earnestly and rapidly each creature, each flower is fulfilling its part while its day lasts! Nature never lost a day, nor a moment. As the planet in its orbit…
Read MoreBe on the Lookout for Harmful Algae Blooms this Month
Those of us who enjoy summertime water recreation activities will want to be ever vigilant this month and on the lookout for algae blooms, especially the potentially harmful blue-green algae…
Read MoreRequest for Proposals (RFP) – Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Consultant
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) seeks a qualified independent consultant to conduct a fundraising feasibility study for a capital campaign that will support a new headquarters facility for The…
Read MoreJoin us July 30 for “Night Flyers — Bats!” All Ages Program – DATE CHANGE
Night Flyers — Bats! SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023 — NEW DATE DUE TO WEATHER 5:30 pm and/or 7:00 pm (see below for details) Lyon Preserve, Wyndham Land Trust Wrights Crossing…
Read MoreMammals on the Wing: Welcome to Bat Appreciation Month in The Last Green Valley
For some reason October is our national Bat Appreciation Month, with Bat Appreciation Week at the end of the month including Halloween. Unfortunately, linking bats to Halloween reinforces the stereotype…
Read MoreMigrating Marvels and Bird Identification
They returned to our forests and fields right on time. Despite the chilly temperatures in May, there can be no escaping the turn of the seasons and our annual trip…
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