Archive for November 2016
“Green by Day” and “Dark by Night” – Please Support our Annual Appeal
As 2016 winds down, I hope you will pause for a few minutes, bundle up against the cold, and head outdoors on a clear frosty night to look at the…
Read MoreTLGV Member Program at the Ashbel Woodward Museum
On Saturday, December 10, from 2-4 pm, Members of The Last Green Valley are invited to participate in the Historical Collaboration program and tour at the Ashbel Woodward Museum in…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Opossum is only marsupial found in Connecticut
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Opossum is only marsupial found in Connecticut For the past few weeks my wife has been leaving food out for a beautiful stray cat. We…
Read MoreThe Last Green Valley Has Many Thanks to Give
The Last Green Valley Has Many Thanks to Give             Thanksgiving has been celebrated nationally since 1789 and was proclaimed a federal holiday in 1863. Although The Last Green Valley…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: The witch of the woods has many uses
Exploring The Last Green Valley: The witch of the woods has many uses This past month, I led a hike along the Nipmuck Trail in Ashford. The trail winds through…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Canada geese are here to stay
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Canada geese are here to stay Yesterday, a flock of Canada geese flew over our house. They were flying in their classic V-shaped formation and…
Read MoreMystery Member Meanders in The Last Green Valley! December 2016…visit Hampton, CT! CANCELLED
Due to weather forecasts of Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, this meander has been cancelled. Take…
Read MoreTLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure-UConn’s Horsebarn Hill Holiday!
TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure-UConn’s Horsebarn Hill Holiday! Sunday, December 11th, 2016, 1 – 2:30 pm at UConn’s Horsebarn Hill in Storrs, CT. Meet at the Dairy Bar, located at…
Read MoreExploring The Last Green Valley: Trio of maples represent three of our veterans
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Trio of maples represent three of our veterans Friday is Veterans Day, our public holiday to honor U.S. veterans and victims of all wars. It…
Read MoreTLGV Member Program – Soaring over The Last Green Valley: The Return of the Bald Eagle
Join Chief Ranger Bill for an informative presentation on Tuesday, November 29 at 7 pm about the return of bald eagles to The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. The…
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