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Ranger Marcy’s February Acorn Adventure

February 4, 2015

Postponed until Saturday, February 21, from 1-3 pm.  Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure. Meet at Buffumville Lake Boat Ramp, 229-B Oxford Rd., Charlton, MA. The Last Green Valley invites your family and all of your little Acorns to join us each month! This month, join TLGV…

February Member Program

February 4, 2015

Tour of Windham Textile and History Museum on Saturday, February 14, from 10 – 11:30 am.  411 Main Street, Willimantic, CT.  Cost is  $4 per person, payable at the door. Join us on Saturday, February 14, to tour the Windham Textile and History Museum with…

Bald Eagles Love The Last Green Valley

February 4, 2015

For the sixth year in a row, 35 hearty volunteers braved the bitter cold to count bald eagles during the Midwinter Eagle Survey on January 10. TLGV organized teams at 20 different locations on the Quinebaug, Shetucket, Willimantic, and Natchaug Rivers, as well as 11…

Good News for the New Year!

December 29, 2014

We are pleased to announce that Congress has taken a significant step to ensure the future of this special place. Because we are blessed with significant natural, cultural, and historic resources of national importance, Congress has extended the National Heritage Corridor’s ability to receive federal…

This Month’s Winner Is….

December 3, 2014

Maggie M. from Sterling, CT, is the winner of the November website Quiz, which asked, “Who was this year’s “Mr. Walktober” and what is his career (ie: butcher, baker, candlestick maker)?  She correctly identified Nick Bellantoni, state archaeologist (recently retired) as this year’s Mr. Walktober.  …

The Last Green Valley is Offering Wonderful Gifts this Holiday Season!

December 1, 2014

‘Tis the season to give, and The Last Green Valley is a wonderful gift. The 35 towns in northeastern Connecticut and south central Massachusetts each have something unique and different for you to love and share with your friends and family.  Gifts of membership and…

It’s Happening in The Last Green Valley

November 20, 2014

Walktober may be over, but there’s still a lot to do in The Last Green Valley. The 13th Annual Northeastern CT Holiday Dazzle Light Parade steps off at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 30th, in Putnam. The Last Green Valley, Inc.  will again be providing…

We Have a Winner!

November 3, 2014

Congratulations to Karyn D.  from Pomfret for winning The Last Green Valley’s first monthly website quiz.  Karyn correctly identified Cornelius “Connie” Mack as the name of the famous baseball player and manager born in East Brookfield in 1862.  Karyn wins a 2015 – A Beautiful…

Thank You for Making Walktober a Success

October 30, 2014

Walktober 2014 was a huge success thanks to you  – our Walktober leaders, volunteers, sponsors, and participants! Walktober leaders are invited to an Appreciation Celebration on November 19, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the TLGV Office in Danielson. Leaders should have received an email…