Christmas Traditions in New England
“Most Americans observed Christmas – their modern descendants’ most lavish and commercialized holiday season – on a smaller scale, or not at all. Presbyterians, Baptists and Congregationalists, whose Calvinist heritage remained strong, traditionally ignored Christmas completely. It was a day when farmers slaughtered hogs and…
Snow Tracks and Woodsy Christmas Colors
“Darkness comes swiftly in the Long Night Moon of December. At the end of this twenty-first day of the month, this shortest day of the year, this time when, in other ages, men lit bonfires to strengthen the expiring sun, the Silver Strand faded rapidly…
Volunteers 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 would like to learn more or are interested call Chief Ranger Bill Reid at 860-774-3300…
Long Term Hope for Control of the Emerald Ash Borer
“It is a kind of all-American tree, growing everywhere east of the Rocky Mountains. It is used by most Americans, for sports equipment – baseball bats, tennis racket frames, hockey sticks, bowling alley floors, oars, polo mallets – as well as for tool handles and…
Exploring December While Shopping Local For The Holiday Season
“It has been a glorious winter day, its elements so simple, the sharp clear air, the white snow everywhere covering the earth, and the polished ice. Cold as it is, the sun seems warmer on my back even than in summer, as if its rays…
Join 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 Green Valley and Friends of Pachaug Forest as we hike through the incredible and diverse…
Give the Gift of Membership!
TLGV memberships come in a variety of levels, including pay-what-you can. The gift of membership ensures the member has early access to TLGV programs and the opportunity to enjoy member-only benefits, all while supporting ongoing efforts to care for, enjoy and pass on The Last…
Building a Better Mousetrap Without Rodenticides
Every autumn at my house is also, secretly, called “mice-murdering season” when we do battle with families of pesky, albeit cute, white footed mice trying take up residence for the winter. Some years we only have a few, but other years it’s a major incursion.…
Roosting (not Roasting) Turkeys Take Flight
On a cool evening recently, I stepped outside to enjoy twilight. The fireplace was lit, dinner eaten, and I took a moment to enjoy the slow descent of nightfall in autumn. As I stood taking in the beautiful evening, I heard the unmistakable short gobble…