Posts by Lois
Our 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…
Read MoreFunding for Cleanup Efforts Available from TLGV
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is making funding available to nonprofits and municipalities that wish to organize a cleanup event. In the last seven years, 9,404 volunteers have collected…
Read MoreSpring approaches, but plenty to do in February
″Winter is a guest that stays beyond its welcome, and I am not complaining merely of cold and thaw, thaw and cold. I dislike the loneliness of winter, the flowerlessness…
Read MoreDitch the Winter Doldrums and Start Planning to Spring Outdoors!
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is planning its fourth annual Spring Outdoors event to be held March 20 to June 21. Like Walktober, Spring Outdoors features a variety of…
Read MorePique young interest in astronomy with Sunday night’s lunar eclipse
Sunday is an interesting night in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. You will have a chance to witness a spectacular astrological event and it’s a great way for…
Read MoreShare adventures with our future nature stewards
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he [or she] needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering the joy,…
Read MoreDedicate yourself to make a difference in nature
“The Solstice past, the year tends toward Spring. But you would never know it. The old saying, ‘days lengthen, cold strengthens’ is proved in January.” – Hal Borland, “Beyond Your…
Read MoreDedicate 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…
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