An eastern box turtle is rare find in The Last Green Valley
The house I grew up in was only 100 yards from a small pond, and there was a golf course in my neighborhood with several water hazard holes and feeder streams full of life. With so many ponds a short walk or bike from my…
Sold Out – Tastes of the Valley – A Farmer at the Table!
We are sold out! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets – we’ll see you on August 27 at TLGV’s annual feast and fundraiser, Tastes of the Valley! Proceeds from the event support TLGV’s programs to conserve our natural resources and support sustainable agriculture. This…
The Old Connecticut Path brought settlers to state
I first learned about the Old Connecticut Path when I lived in Woodstock and saw a plaque on Route 171 identifying a segment of that road as part of the Old Connecticut Path. But it wasn’t until I met Jason Newton that I really came…
2018 TLGV Calendar Photo Contest!
TLGV has announced a search to find inspiring photographs that celebrate life and capture the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. Every year the organization produces an informative calendar with great pictures, moon phases, and interesting tidbits about the history, flora and fauna of…
Favorite places for “alone time” in The Last Green Valley
By the time this column is printed in the Bulletin, I will be on vacation. Most of my vacation will be spent with family and friends, but a good portion will also be spent alone. The prospect of thoughtful, quiet moments of solitude has me…
TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure-Perseids Meteor Showers
TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure-Perseids Meteor Shower Under Dark Skies! Friday, August 11th, 7 – 8:30 pm at the Friends of Sturbridge Trails Heins Farm Conservation Area. Summer vacation continues and is a great time to explore your 35 town National Heritage Corridor. Our friends…
Exploring The Last Green Valley – The Trumbulls of Lebanon were revolutionary leaders
Exploring The Last Green Valley – The Trumbulls of Lebanon were revolutionary leaders Since we are on the cusp of our July 4 Independence Day holiday, I thought it would be a good opportunity to remember the Trumbull family and the important role they played…
Exploring The Last Green Valley – Barred owls are all around, but not easy to spot
Exploring The Last Green Valley – Barred owls are all around, but not easy to spot “We know the old woods road in winter, when we sometimes see where foxes have trotted along the same path we are using and where, on occasion, we follow…
Exploring The Last Green Valley – Garter snakes like frogs, and their freedom
Exploring The Last Green Valley – Garter snakes like frogs, and their freedom On one of those unseasonably cool days this month, I ventured out to remove the cover off my large compost pile and discovered a surprise underneath the tarp. As I pulled back…