Archive for October 2017
Walktober Gets Spooky!
Get into the Halloween spirit with Walktober. There are ghoulish events for every age with many different levels of fright factor. Walktober is in its 27th year and is a…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Invaders in our Backyards and Woods
Over the past few years, I have used this column to highlight concerns with invasive plant species having a severe, negative impact on the natural resources of our region. It…
Read MoreGet Your Blood Pumping With Walktober, Oct. 20-23
Walktober has plenty of offerings for adventurers. Oct. 20-23 features several Walktober adventures meant to be more challenging. Walktober is in its 27th year and is a program of The…
Read MoreCanterbury Has Unique History, Resources
Soon after moving to northeast Connecticut in 1981, I drove Route 169 south from Woodstock through Pomfret and Brooklyn and into Canterbury, enjoying picturesque small towns, quintessential New England architecture,…
Read MoreWalktober Changes, Cancellations, and Bonus Walks
Bonus walks and events, plus cancellations and changes will be listed here, so check back often. Change in Repeat Date: Free Event #25 Deep Sky Observing lists a repeat date…
Read MoreTLGV Grant Aids Finnish American Heritage Society
The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury recently completed a project to increase visibility and awareness of its facility, collections and archives with the help of a grant from The…
Read MoreWalks Highlight Land Trust Gems
One of the reasons our national heritage corridor has an abundance of open and conserved land is due to the land trusts actively working within the 35 towns of The…
Read MoreAutumn Colors to Peak During Biggest Walktober Weekend
Walktober hits its stride this weekend with more than 60 adventures throughout The Last Green Valley. And, it’s all happening as the national heritage corridor begins to hit its peak…
Read MoreLong weekend filled with festivals and behind-the-scenes peeks at The Last Green Valley
Start the long weekend early with Walktober adventures beginning Thursday, and find fun all weekend long with more than 65 opportunities to enjoy the 35 towns of The Last Green…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Farms offer fun during Walktober
Some of the many family-fun activities during The Last Green Valley’s Walktober are the events, tours and walks organized by our region’s farms during the glorious month of October. The…
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