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Join Us for a Paddle on Buffumville Lake

June 5, 2024

Join a U.S. Army Corps Ranger and LyAnn Graff, TLGV’s Office Coordinator at 10 am June 8 for a leisurely paddle around Buffumville Lake, 229B Oxford Rd., Charlton, MA. This paddle is easy to moderate depending on the wind conditions. Both sections of the lake…

Plan Your Walktobers Now!

June 4, 2024

It’s the time of year when we plan Walktober — the best autumnal event in all of Southern New England! We can’t do it without you! The deadline to submit your Walktober events AND guarantee they will be in the printed guide is June 24.…

Calling All Photographers! Show off Your Talent in TLGV’s 2025 Calendar!

June 3, 2024

The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for photos capturing the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. We received so many amazing photos for the 2024 calendar, we created two calendars – one featuring wildlife and the other highlighting our beautiful views. That…

TLGV Adventure: Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle

June 1, 2024

Join Chief Ranger Bill Reid for TLGV’s Annual Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle at 6:30 pm, June 20. Please note the location has changed to Mansfield Hollow. Difficulty: Easy Celebrate the solstice with an enjoyable evening paddle at Mansfield Hollow and take in the first glorious…

We’re Planning a Perseids Party Campout

June 1, 2024

TLGV is working with Friends of Pachaug and CT DEEP No Child Left Inside to plan a Perseids Meteor Shower camping experience for families. The weekend-long program will be held Aug. 9 – 11 at Pachaug State Forest. Camping will be free. Registration is required.…

Join Us for the TLGV Annual Meeting

May 15, 2024

Join TLGV for a fun evening and a chance to look back on a year of accomplishments and take a peak into the future. We will also honor some of our volunteers and partners. TLGV’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held on June 6, 2024…

Acorn Adventure for Families: A Dairy Farm Adventure

May 15, 2024

Join us for a Dairy Farm Adventure from 2 – 4 pm on May 19 at Fairholm Farm, 80 Chandler Road, Woodstock, CT. At Fairholm Farm the cows milk themselves, whenever they feel like it. Running a modern dairy farm is a high-tech operation, and…

Bird Songs of May

May 10, 2024

“Now all buds may swell, methinks; now the summer may begin for all creatures.” May 5, 1852, From the Journal of Henry David Thoreau Two weeks ago, I stepped out into the early morning chill to watch the sunrise paint the eastern horizon. Silently welcoming…

TLGV is Hiring!

April 7, 2024

The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is seeking an Outdoor Educator/Program Coordinator. TLGV is looking for an engaging and dynamic professional to build upon and strengthen TLGV’s educational programming and lead outdoor experiences for youth, families and adults throughout The Last Green Valley National Heritage…