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…
The Fisher of the Forest
The Last Green Valley is still 84 percent forest and farms, undeveloped land with most of our natural habitat in woodlands. Our region is home to an abundance of wildlife and today we’ll examine the fisher, one of our most energetic and unique forest dwellers.…
Acorn Adventure For Families – Winter Ready on Nov. 20
Brrrrrrrr. The leaves are down and the winter is closing in. But we can still enjoy the outdoors – just like our animal friends. Join Chief Ranger Bill Reid and Taylor Shea from Northeast Opportunity for Wellness for a nature adventure all about how we…
OptOutside Natchaug Forest Hike on Nov. 25
Before you rush into the holiday frenzy, enjoy some peace and fresh air with TLGV as part of the national OptOutside effort Friday, November 25th 10:00 AM at Natchaug State Forest, Eastford. Chief Ranger Bill Reid will lead a hike in beautiful Natchaug State Forest…
Exploring November in The Last Green Valley
“Now the hours of daylight are shortening noticeably. Dusk and dark advance minute by minute as these November nights close down. By midafternoon today it is beginning to resemble sundown under a heavily veiled sky,” — Edwin Way Teale from the chapter “Darker Days” in…
Learn What You Can See in the November Night Sky
Ranger Geoff has all you need to know about the night sky in November in his latest video on the TLGV YouTube Channel. It’s a great month to watching our giant planets, Jupiter and Saturn. Mars is starting to show off too! And there is…