“Green by Day” and “Dark by Night” – Please Support our Annual Appeal
As 2016 winds down, I hope you will pause for a few minutes, bundle up against the cold, and head outdoors on a clear frosty night to look at the stars. Set against the deep, dark sky, the stars always take my breath away and…
TLGV Member Program at the Ashbel Woodward Museum
On Saturday, December 10, from 2-4 pm, Members of The Last Green Valley are invited to participate in the Historical Collaboration program and tour at the Ashbel Woodward Museum in Franklin, CT. TLGV helps organize a quarterly event featuring an exciting and informative historical topic…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Opossum is only marsupial found in Connecticut
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Opossum is only marsupial found in Connecticut For the past few weeks my wife has been leaving food out for a beautiful stray cat. We hope to entice the animal with food so as to eventually tame him and include…
The Last Green Valley Has Many Thanks to Give
The Last Green Valley Has Many Thanks to Give             Thanksgiving has been celebrated nationally since 1789 and was proclaimed a federal holiday in 1863. Although The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor was officially designated by congress in 1994, much of the unique 35…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: The witch of the woods has many uses
Exploring The Last Green Valley: The witch of the woods has many uses This past month, I led a hike along the Nipmuck Trail in Ashford. The trail winds through the Natchaug State Forest and some of the more spectacular habitat in our region. The…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Canada geese are here to stay
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Canada geese are here to stay Yesterday, a flock of Canada geese flew over our house. They were flying in their classic V-shaped formation and the chilled autumn air was filled with the cacophony of their honking music.I always stop…
Mystery Member Meanders in The Last Green Valley! December 2016…visit Hampton, CT! CANCELLED
Due to weather forecasts of Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, this meander has been cancelled. Take advantage of the last Mystery Member Meander and visit the trails at this diverse location,…
TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure-UConn’s Horsebarn Hill Holiday!
TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure-UConn’s Horsebarn Hill Holiday! Sunday, December 11th, 2016, 1 – 2:30 pm at UConn’s Horsebarn Hill in Storrs, CT. Meet at the Dairy Bar, located at 3636 Horsebarn Hill Extension. Map Have you been to Horsebarn Hill? We’ll follow the Animal…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Trio of maples represent three of our veterans
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Trio of maples represent three of our veterans Friday is Veterans Day, our public holiday to honor U.S. veterans and victims of all wars. It was originally called Armistice Day and marked the end of hostilities in World War I…