Putnam Bank Supports TLGV Programs with Significant Donation
DANIELSON, CT – Putnam Bank and the Putnam Bank Foundation’s generosity continues to enhance programs throughout The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Putnam Bank is the exclusive sponsor of Acorn Adventures, kid-friendly programs offered by The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) every month of…
POSTPONED – Walktober #77 on October 6
Due to the cloudy skies, Enjoy The Dark Skies of The Last Green Valley will not be held on Oct. 6. The event is still scheduled for Oct. 13 from 8 pm to Midnight. Please plan to join us then!
Seeking Website Developer
The Thames River Basin Partnership (TRBP) is seeking a website consultant to build a new website for the organization. TRBP is a coalition of organizations that share a common focus on natural resource conservation in the greater Thames River watershed, and The Last Green Valley…
The Amazing Monarch Butterfly Can Be Raised — By You
“The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity.” — George Carlin There is nothing quite like seeing a monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), our best-known and most popular butterfly in North America. Its large size and brilliant orange, black and white…
Autumn in The Last Green Valley Filled with Adventure
Last night, at exactly 9:45 p.m., the seasons turned with the autumnal equinox. Today is the first day of fall, the best time of year to experience New England and, certainly, a big reason why we love living here in The Last Green Valley. With…
Devastating 1938 Hurricane Not Forgotten
Here in New England, we have experienced our share of hurricanes, but it is the Great Hurricane of 1938 that is still remembered today for its devastation and destruction. When I was 4 years old my family moved to a new house in the town…
Slow Down and You’ll See More
“Nellie’s advance is always at a snail’s pace. I once timed her on a solitary circuit around the pond and found that, at that speed, it would take her eleven hours to travel a mile. Her motto, she says is: Go Slow and See More.”…
New Walktober Adventures Added to the Schedule!
SCHEDULE CHANGES Date Change – Oct. 20 Walktober #165 – Moos & More at Cushman Farm: This walk has been moved from Oct. 21 to Oct 20, 1-3 pm, Cushman Farm, 393 Lebanon Rd., Franklin, CT. 860-642-4020. Visit the cows, taste Farmer’s Cow ice cream…
CANCELLED – Walktober #35 on Sept. 29
The Riverfest Community Paddle scheduled for Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm in Willimantic has been cancelled. The Willimantic Whitewater Partnership has shared with us the recent rains have created conditions too difficult for many paddlers. Please stay tuned in case they plan to…