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Posts by Fran Kefalas

Join Ranger Marcy for a Saturday Stroll Aug. 9

By Fran Kefalas | July 31, 2025

Ranger Marcy will be strolling the Buffumville Lake North Trail Loop, 48 Old Oxford Road, Charlton, MA., this month. The 3-mile North Loop offers a view of just some of the…

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Join Ranger Cassidy on The Knifes Edge July 24

By Fran Kefalas | July 8, 2025

Roving Ranger Hike: Knifes Edge July 24, 2025 Leadmine Mountain Trail (Main Entrance), Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566 Join Ranger Cassidy for a short but challenging hike along…

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We’re Getting Batty! Join Us July 12 For An Acorn Adventure All About Bats

By Fran Kefalas | July 8, 2025

Acorn Adventure: Getting Batty 7 pm, July 12 Lyon Preserve,  Bats are one of the most amazing, yet misunderstood creatures living in The Last Green Valley. Bats devour night-flying insects…

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Enjoy a Second Saturday Stroll with Ranger Marcy on July 12

By Fran Kefalas | July 8, 2025

Second Saturday Stroll: Goodwin Forest Air Line Trail 9 – 11 am. July 12 Goodwin State Forest, 23 Potter Rd. Explore a tranquil portion of the Air Line Trail from…

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Join Us For A Summer Solstice Paddle June 20

By Fran Kefalas | May 22, 2025

Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle 7 pm, June 20 East Brimfield Lake and Long Pond. Long Pond Boat Launch, Old Streeter Rd, Fiskdale, MA. Join TLGV rangers and staff for TLGV’s…

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Learn How to Be a Letterboxing Detective at our June 8 Acorn Adventure for Families

By Fran Kefalas | May 22, 2025

Do you like being a detective? Join TLGV at 2 pm June 8 at Buffum Lake, Charlton MA, as we figure out where the clues will lead us on our…

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Join TLGV for a Treasure Hunt! Acorn Adventure for Families – Geocaching

By Fran Kefalas | May 13, 2025

If you enjoy video games but also like being outside Geocaching is for you! Join Ranger Cassidy and volunteer Ranger John Kochinkas Sunday May 18 at 2 pm for an…

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TLGV Members Join Us For a Slithering & Slimy Adventure For The Whole Family

By Fran Kefalas | April 7, 2025

Spring means muck and the muck is full of life! Frogs and their eggs, salamanders, fish and turtles use muck for important parts of their lifecycle. On April 27 we’ll…

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Calling All Photographers! Deadline Has Been Extended to June 24!

By Fran Kefalas | February 27, 2025

The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for 24 photos capturing the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. The selected images will appear in the 2026 TLGV Calendars…

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TLGV Seeks Full-Time Development Director

By Fran Kefalas | February 24, 2025

The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is seeking an engaging and dynamic professional with at least five years of successful non-profit fundraising and development experience to become our Development Director.…

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