Posts by Fran Kefalas
New Officers, Board Members elected at TLGVs Annual Meeting
The Last Green Valley, Inc.’s (TLGV) membership elected a new slate of officers at the organization’s recent annual meeting. Outgoing board chairperson Myra Ambrogi led the meeting and election of…
Read MoreCalling All Photographers! Show off Your Talent in TLGV’s 2024 Calendar
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for 12 photos capturing the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. The selected images will appear in the 2024 TLGV Calendar…
Read MoreOutdoor Adventures with Ranger Bill — Enjoying West Thompson Lake
In The Last Green Valley we are fortunate to have several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) project areas. I have hiked and paddled at each one and they provide…
Read MoreRanger Bill’s Outdoor Adventures – Tinkerville Brooke in Ashford, CT
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…
Read MoreCancelled – Earth Hour with a TLGV Night Sky Adventure 3/25
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…
Read MoreOutdoor Adventures with Ranger Bill – Old Furnace State Park
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…
Read MoreAn Outdoor Adventure with Ranger Bill – Pixie Falls January 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…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for Mid-Winter Eagle Survey on Jan. 7
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…
Read MoreJoin TLGV, Friends of Pachaug for a Winter Solstice Celebration
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…
Read MoreAcorn Adventure For Families – Winter Ready on Nov. 20
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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