Exploring trails less traveled with Avalonia Land Conservancy
For the past several weeks I have been exploring land trust properties throughout The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. I’ve shared some of those experiences in previous columns. Today I want to share with you two Avalonia Land Conservancy preserves. Founded in 1968, Avalonia’s…
Local farms are a good source for all kinds of food
We are living in challenging times. We are getting pretty good at practicing social distancing and used to wearing protective masks when in public. I do look forward to a time when things slowly return to normal. The one store we have had to visit…
Exploring Pollinator Pathways in The Last Green Valley
I’ve been thinking about pollinators a lot lately. Regular readers of this column know I’ve planned and planted a pollinator garden in my own yard. But I also know there is so much more to learn about pollinators, so I was pleased to see the…
TLGV Announces Pay-What-You-Can Memberships
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) understands these are challenging times for many of our members and supporters. At TLGV we want to help make some things easier by launching a new pay-what-you-can membership. Anyone who wants to join TLGV to care for, enjoy and…
Exploring the Many Colors of Spring Time
April was a month of exploration for me. Despite the chilly temperatures and frequent dreary, rainy days I found plenty of time to get out in the great outdoors of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. I took the time to explore wooded trails…
The Last Green Valley is Offering a TerraCorps (AmeriCorps) Position
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) has been selected by TerraCorps, an AmeriCorps affiliated environmental non-profit, to be a Service Site for the 2020-21 TerraCorps program year. This partnership will allow TLGV to host a Youth Education Coordinator in a full-time, 11-month service position from…
Agriculture Businesses: Can We Lend You a Hand?
We’re Here to Help You Get the Word Out. The Last Green Valley Inc. wants to help connect you to the people who want to buy your products. If you have a farm stand, farm store, CSA or attend a farmer’s market regularly, please let…
Every Month is Earth Month: Make a Start to Make a Difference
April is Earth Month in The Last Green Valley, and to honor the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, I wanted to give you some more ways you can celebrate and support the goals of Earth Day – not just this month, but throughout the year.…
Cleanup Contest Extended!
The cleanup contest was such a success we are extending it through Aug. 31 with prizes awarded each month for the most garbage collected, and the most unusual item found. Every kid 15 and under who participates will also win a cool prize. Participation is…