TLGV is Hiring!
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is seeking an Outdoor Educator/Program Coordinator. TLGV is looking for an engaging and dynamic professional to build upon and strengthen TLGV’s educational programming and lead outdoor experiences for youth, families and adults throughout The Last Green Valley National Heritage…
Bears in the Backyard
I’ll never forget my first encounter with a black bear in the wild. It was 1972 and I spent spring vacation hiking and camping in Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains with two high school friends. One night a black bear visited our…
New Date – May 5 – TLGV Acorn Adventure for Families: Slithery & Slimy
Join TLGV Rangers on May 5 (please note this is a change from the original date of April 28) from 2-4 pm at Garrison Park, 495 Phoenixville Rd., Chaplin, CT to find slithery and slimy critters. Spring means muck and the muck is full of…
Night Sky Adventure: Astrophotography 101 at Nathan Hale Homestead
Join Lead Night Sky Ranger Geoff McLean on April 27 from 6 – 9 pm at the Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St., Coventry, CT, as he introduces the amazing and challenging world of combining photography and astronomical observing. You don’t have to have your…
Earth Month Clean Up Along the Air Line Trail in Willimantic
Join TLGV Rangers, the town of Windham and other groups for an Earth Day cleanup on April 20 from 10 am – 12 pm, along the Air Line Trail in Willimantic. We’ll organize walking teams for one or more sections of the trail to pick…
Vernal Equinox & Spring Outdoors Kick-Off Hike at Opacum Woods
Join TLGV and folks from the Opacum Land Trust on March 19 from 10 am to 12 pm as we celebrate the Vernal Equinox and the kick-off of Spring Outdoors. Opacum Woods, Old Brook Circle, Sturbridge, MA, is 266 acres of woodlands, ponds, vernal pools,…
Acorn Adventures for Families: Always Ready for the Outdoors
Join TLGV on March 17 from 2-3:30 pm at Goodwin Conservation Center, 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT. Whether you love to get your kids outdoors or you want to try more family outdoor adventures, this program will give you the information and ideas you need.…
Calling All Photographers! Show off Your Talent in TLGV’s 2025 Calendar!
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for photos capturing the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. We received so many amazing photos for the 2024 calendar, we created two calendars – one featuring wildlife and the other highlighting our beautiful views. That…
TLGV’s Board of Directors Now Accepting Nominations
TLGV’s Board of Directors is now accepting nominations to fill several vacancies on the Board. To be a board member you must be a TLGV member, have a passion for The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor and be willing to share that passion with…