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Posts by Lois

National Recognition for the Shetucket River Water Trail

By Lois | June 22, 2016
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TLGV is pleased to announce a major expansion of nationally-acclaimed water trails in the region.  U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis…

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Exploring The Last Green Valley – The First Day of Summer in The Last Green Valley

By Lois | June 20, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley, The First Day of Summer in The Last Green Valley This Monday, June 20th, marks the first day of summer for 2016. Here are some…

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Mystery Member Meanders in The Last Green Valley! July 2016…visit Southbridge, MA!

By Lois | June 18, 2016

A trail just off the road, an open field lying undetected behind the woods, a pond full of turtles! There are so many unexpected and hidden treasures in the National…

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TLGV Ranger Marcy’s July Acorn Adventures – Explore with us 3 times this month in Lebanon, Holland, & Killingly!

By Lois | June 14, 2016

July is here! Summer vacations are a great time to explore your 35 town National Heritage Corridor. Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventures head to 3 of our towns this month alone.…

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Exploring The Last Green Valley, The Hermit of the Forest

By Lois | June 13, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley, The Hermit of the Forest Readers of this column may recall my fondness for bluebirds and the bluebird boxes on our property in Putnam. The…

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TLGV Member Program – Tour of the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum

By Lois | June 13, 2016

Join Chief Ranger Bill on Saturday, July 30, from 10 am – 12 pm for a private tour of the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum with TLGV member and railroad museum…

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Exploring The Last Green Valley, Mountain Laurel – Appreciating Kalmia latifolia, Our Connecticut State Flower

By Lois | June 6, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley, Mountain Laurel – Appreciating Kalmia latifolia, Our Connecticut State Flower I was first introduced to mountain laurel after I moved to northeastern Connecticut in 1980.…

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History in The Last Green Valley – the Collaboration Continues with Huntington!

By Lois | June 1, 2016

History in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor is our story. To help preserve and pass on compelling stories, The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) will be organizing quarterly…

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Exploring The Last Green Valley – Memorial Day: Remembering the Andersonville Nine at Yantic Cemetery

By Lois | May 30, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley, Memorial Day: Remembering the Andersonville Nine at Yantic Cemetery As Memorial Day approaches, it is time to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for…

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Mystery Member Meanders in The Last Green Valley! June 2016…somewhere in Norwich, CT!

By Lois | May 23, 2016

There are so many unexpected and hidden treasures in the National Heritage Corridor! June’s Mystery Member Meander will take place on Friday, June 17th, from 1 – 2:30 pm somewhere…

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