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Posts by Fran Kefalas

Ranger Bill’s Outdoor Adventures – Tinkerville Brooke in Ashford, CT

By Fran Kefalas | March 7, 2023

One of my favorite hikes is Tinkerville Brook in Ashford, CT. It is one of many properties owned by Joshua’s Trust and was recommended to me by their executive director…

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Cancelled – Earth Hour with a TLGV Night Sky Adventure 3/25

By Fran Kefalas | March 2, 2023

Cancelled – TLGV Night Sky Adventure: Earth Hour at Camp Laurel 7:30 pm, March 25 Camp Laurel Girl Scout Camp, 175 Clubhouse Rd., Lebanon CT We’re celebrating Earth Hour! We’ll…

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Outdoor Adventures with Ranger Bill – Old Furnace State Park

By Fran Kefalas | January 31, 2023
Sunrise at Old Furnace State Park as people watch.

A beautiful 2.5 mile loop hike One of my favorite locations for a quick hike is Old Furnace State Park in Killingly. I have organized hikes there for TLGV and…

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An Outdoor Adventure with Ranger Bill – Pixie Falls January 2023

By Fran Kefalas | January 5, 2023

If you’re looking for a nice winter hike to a unique location let me suggest the Blue-Blazed Nipmuck Trail in Ashford to Pixie Falls. The falls are created by Boston…

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Volunteers Needed for Mid-Winter Eagle Survey on Jan. 7

By Fran Kefalas | December 13, 2022

Every year Connecticut DEEP participates in the national Mid-Winter Eagle Survey. TLGV coordinates teams of volunteers throughout the Heritage Corridor to participate in this important citizen science event. If you…

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Join TLGV, Friends of Pachaug for a Winter Solstice Celebration

By Fran Kefalas | December 5, 2022
people enjoy a camp fire at Pachaug State Forest for the Winter solstice

Winter Solstice Hike and Campfire 2-5 pm, Dec. 21 Pachaug State Forest. CCC Camp area This hike has a difficulty of easy Celebrate the change of season with The Last…

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Acorn Adventure For Families – Winter Ready on Nov. 20

By Fran Kefalas | November 14, 2022

Brrrrrrrr. The leaves are down and the winter is closing in. But we can still enjoy the outdoors – just like our animal friends. Join Chief Ranger Bill Reid and…

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OptOutside Natchaug Forest Hike on Nov. 25

By Fran Kefalas | November 14, 2022

Before you rush into the holiday frenzy, enjoy some peace and fresh air with TLGV as part of the national OptOutside effort Friday, November 25th 10:00 AM at Natchaug State…

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Learn What You Can See in the November Night Sky

By Fran Kefalas | November 3, 2022

Ranger Geoff has all you need to know about the night sky in November in his latest video on the TLGV YouTube Channel. It’s a great month to watching our…

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Walktober Cancellations & Changes!

By Fran Kefalas | September 28, 2022

Walktober Calendar Updates – Cancellations and Date Changes Please see these updates and check the calendar for updates. If you are unclear call the contact number for the Walktober you…

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