Posts by Lois
Dedicate yourself to making a difference in nature
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of…
Read MorePainted turtle has interesting way of surviving winter
Winter arrived Friday and Monday is Christmas Eve. While we’ll be snug in our beds, anxiously waiting for Santa to arrive, the season of ice and snow can be quite…
Read MoreHealthy, fresh food still found at winter farmers markets
In the past 10 years, The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor has seen a dramatic increase in the number of farmers markets, as well as a greater number of…
Read MoreWe’re Sprucing Up Our Website – With Your Help!
We’d like to hear your thoughts on our website as we try to make it as user friendly as possible for you. Please take our survey to help us make…
Read MoreMajestic 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…
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