Exploring The Last Green Valley: Take precaution against ticks
On Feb. 25, I went for a hike on one of our region’s land trust properties. It was a beautiful winter day. The February thaw was in full force and, with just traces of snow in the woods, the trail was easily passable with only…
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor Generates $303.3 Million Annually
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor Generates $303.3 Million Annually As a unique region encompassing 35 towns in Connecticut and Massachusetts, The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor generates $303.3 million in economic impact, supports 3,630 jobs, and generates $25.8 million in tax revenue…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Optics pioneer one of region’s most remarkable women
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Optics pioneer one of region’s most remarkable women It was just last month while researching my Bulletin column on the American Optical Company and the Optical Heritage Museum that I first learned about Dr. Estelle Glancy. In celebration of Women’s…
TLGV Member Program – Cleanup Day at Horizon Wings in Ashford, CT
Please join us as we help one of our partner organizations, Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation Center, located at 9 Sand Hill Road, Ashford, CT, with their annual spring cleanup on Saturday, April 15, from 9 am – noon. Horizon Wings is a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation…
The Last Green Valley Announces All New Farmers in the Valley Tours!
The Last Green Valley Announces All New Farmers in the Valley Tours! The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is excited to announce “Farmers in the Valley Tours!” Four family-friendly tours are set to run from March through August, and will include kids’ activities, local foods…
Spring Outdoors in The Last Green Valley! News for 2017.
Spring Outdoors in The Last Green Valley! News for 2017. The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is pleased to present the second annual Spring Outdoors – expanded this year to run for the entire spring season, from March 20 through June 21. Spring Outdoors connects…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Little bufflehead duck makes brief annual visit
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Little bufflehead duck makes brief annual visit For several years I lived near Witches Woods Lake in Woodstock. We could see the lake from our kitchen window and I frequently took advantage of a nice walking trail that went along…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Sprague Land Preserve an extraordinary place
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Sprague Land Preserve an extraordinary place With the recent warm temperatures and snow melt, my thoughts are turning to springtime forest rambles. This spring, I have my sights on a very special place located in Sprague and Franklin. The first…
Next Historical Collaboration takes a private tour at the Leffingwell House Museum in The Last Green Valley!
Next Historical Collaboration takes a private tour at the Leffingwell House Museum in The Last Green Valley! History is our story in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. To help preserve and pass on compelling stories, The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) and the…