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Get Your National Park Passport Stamped!

June 10, 2015

The Last Green Valley, Inc. is excited to announce three new locations where you can have your National Park Passport stamped in the National Heritage Corridor. The newest locations are: Roseland Cottage, located at 556 Route 169 in Woodstock, CT; Norwich Heritage and Visitor’s Center,…

Putnam Bank Supports The Last Green Valley’s Acorn Adventures and Walktober

June 10, 2015

Putnam Bank has donated $1,000 to The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) in support of its new Acorn Adventure Program for kids and their families to get outside and explore. With Putnam Bank’s support, TLGV’s Ranger Marcy leads monthly programs in search of tadpoles, trout,…

May Quiz Winner

June 8, 2015

Congratulations to Celeste S., who correctly answered the May Quiz question, “In which State Park can you see wonderful scenic views from Carpenter Rocks? ”  She knew that Wells State Park, in Sturbridge, MA, is the correct location.  Check out our new Explore Guide to…

Explore! Outdoor, Indoor, and Around Town Adventures

May 11, 2015

Are you a modern day Explorer? You can be! Discover the natural beauty of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor in the all new Explore!, a comprehensive Guide to Outdoor, Indoor, and Around Town Adventures. Find wonder in the waterfalls, the fishing holes, the…

April Quiz Winner

May 10, 2015

Congratulations to Nancy Lamontagne of Thompson, CT, for winning TLGV’s April Quiz.  Her name was drawn from all those who knew that Earth Day was established in 1970.  Nancy wins a membership package from TLGV.   Try your hand at this month’s question – click on…

Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure: Pond & Field Discoveries at the Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery

April 30, 2015

Join Ranger Marcy for her next adventure on Sunday, May 17, from 1-3 pm at the Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery, 141 Trout Hatchery Rd., Central Village, CT 06250 (Parking in lot at Hatchery). We’ll take a self-guided tour to learn how the fish are…

TLGV Member Program – Hampton Day with Goodwin and Teale

April 30, 2015

Join us for a day of learning and exploring in Hampton on Sunday, May 17.  Hampton was home to both James Goodwin and Edwin Way Teale, two important figures in our understanding of nature and the environment. We will travel to Hampton to visit their…

Ranger Kevin’s Walk Along the Air Line Trail

April 30, 2015

Meet The Last Green Valley’s newest volunteer Ranger & hiker, Kevin, as he leads us along the Air Line Trail on Saturday, May 2, from 1 pm – 4 pm. (Rain date is Sunday, May 3 if necessary). This is a flat, easy walk, totaling…

Celebrate Earth Day in The Last Green Valley

April 22, 2015

Happy Earth Day!  You can help us keep our favorite part of Earth – The Last Green Valley – clean and green!  Over the last three years, 3,200 volunteers have collected 74,700 pounds of trash from our parks, rivers, and roadways!  This year, many towns,…