National Recognition for the Shetucket River Water Trail
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 announced on June 3 that the 20-mile Shetucket River Water Trail has been designated as…
Exploring The Last Green Valley – The First Day of Summer in The Last Green Valley
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 first-day-of-summer facts from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, a handy source of weather information and wisdom.…
Mystery Member Meanders in The Last Green Valley! July 2016…visit Southbridge, MA!
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 Heritage Corridor! July’s Mystery Member Meander will take place on Friday, July 15th, from 10…
TLGV Ranger Marcy’s July Acorn Adventures – Explore with us 3 times this month in Lebanon, Holland, & Killingly!
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. Join us at all 3 adventure places, with very different topics! Saturday, July 9, 2016…
Exploring The Last Green Valley, The Hermit of the Forest
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 bluebird is one of the more familiar species of the thrush family, a diverse group…
TLGV Member Program – Tour of the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum
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 volunteer Ray Axelrod. For the past several years Ray has led Walktober tours on the…
Exploring The Last Green Valley, Mountain Laurel – Appreciating Kalmia latifolia, Our Connecticut State Flower
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. I lived on Route 198 in Woodstock, and at that time, the 5-mile stretch of…
History in The Last Green Valley – the Collaboration Continues with Huntington!
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 programs to share the many resources in the National Heritage Corridor’s 35 towns. Each quarter,…
Exploring The Last Green Valley – Memorial Day: Remembering the Andersonville Nine at Yantic Cemetery
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 our country. This Monday, many towns in The Last Green Valley will hold parades and…