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The Giant of the Forest

November 7, 2025

“The mightiest oak in the forest is just a little nut that held its ground.” Anonymous – fortune cookie There is a giant in our forests. Not only is it rooted deep here in The Last Green Valley and New England, but it can be found…

Join TLGV at Putnam’s Holiday Dazzle Light Parade

November 6, 2025

TLGV will once again be bringing a float to the Putnam Holiday Dazzle Light Parade on Nov. 30 and we would love to have you march with us. The parade is holiday tradition here in The National Heritage Corridor and in its 24th year. We…

TLGV Offers America 250 Grants

November 5, 2025

The Last Green Valley Inc. (TLGV), is pleased to announce a new round of grants to fund America 250 efforts in the National Heritage Corridor. The grants are designed to assist non-profits and municipalities in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding throughout 2026…

TLGV Seeks Web Designer

October 22, 2025

TLGV has developed an RFP for the redesign of our website. We are seeking a web designer who can guide TLGV in optimizing our website with our audiences in mind. TLGV’s work is three-fold — we help people care for, enjoy and pass on the…

A Walk Through the Colors of October

October 7, 2025

As a New Englander by birth and choice, I revel in the change of each season. Like many who live in New England, my favorite time of year is autumn when leaves on the trees turn to blazing colors. The Last Green Valley is more…

A kiosk with information at Goodwin State Forest in October

Walktober #41 on Sept. 25 Canceled Due to Weather

September 25, 2025

Walktober #41 – Walk with a Forester at Goodwin State Forest has been canceled due to the weather. Please visit the Walktober calendar page here for other opportunities to explore The National Heritage Corridor in its most colorful season!   Go to the Walktober Calendar…

Join Ranger Marcy for a 2nd Saturday Stroll

September 3, 2025

Walk the Air Line Trail to Joshua’s Trust’s Two Sisters Tract on Sept. 13 from 9-11 am, starting from Rt. 6 & Chewink Rd., Chaplin, CT. The preserve, donated by two sisters, Elaine Mrosek and Josephine Krikorian, in 2001, consists of two parcels, one 8-acre…

The First-Ever Tastes of the Valley Online Auction is Now Open!

August 20, 2025

Whether you attend Tastes of the Valley or want to support from a distance, this online auction is for you! You can register and check out through BiddingOwl. Tastes of the Valley attendees can also check out at the event. Using BiddingOwl, you can start…

TLGV Receives National Park Foundation Grant To Improve Sustainability

August 7, 2025

TLGV is happy to announce it has received a grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. NPF has launched The Campaign for National Parks, a multi-billion-dollar fundraising effort in collaboration with Park Partners nationwide to meet the growing…