September’s Quiz Winner
Congratulations to Chris C., as his name was drawn from among those who knew that the Huguenot Steamer # 1 Company is located in (North) Oxford, MA. Chris wins a TLGV Membership package! Try your hand at this month’s quiz.
Step Up to the Walktober Challenge!
New this year, we invite our members to step up to the challenge during the 25th annual Walktober. Attend 15 Walktober adventures as a TLGV member, and earn your own Walktober Member Challenge T-shirt! With over 190 unique listings, all you need to do is…
Best of Tastes of the Valley Winners
We held our 10th annual Tastes of the Valley feast and fundraiser on Sunday, September 13, at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock, CT. For the third year in a row, participants voted for Bella’s Bistro from Putnam, CT, as the “Best Cuisine of…
Walktober is Happening Now!
TLGV is kicking off the 25th year of Walktober with a cavalcade of spectacular activities in the National Heritage Corridor! What started out as a “Walking Weekend” years ago has expanded to more than a month’s worth of adventures led by enthusiastic volunteers. Most activities…
August Quiz Winner
Congratulations to Colin A. from Preston, CT for winning the August Quiz. Colin was the lucky name drawn from those who knew that Brooklyn, CT, is home to the oldest, continuously active agricultural fair in the United States. Colin won a TLGV Membership Package.
Savings Institute Supports The Last Green Valley
Savings Institute Bank & Trust Company has donated $5,000 to The Last Green Valley, Inc. to support programs like Walktober that promote our National Heritage Corridor’s unique cultural and natural resources. Walktober is an annual fun-filled, fall celebration that showcases our region with 200 guided…
Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure – Leaf Art/Identification by the Quinebaug!
Join Ranger Marcy on Saturday, September 19, 1-3 pm, on the Quinebaug River Recreation Trail in Killingly. We’ll walk along this nicely paved trail (stroller-friendly) with Acorns of all ages, collect and identify leaves, visit the river’s edge, learn from informative signs along the way,…
Taste the Harvest in The Last Green Valley
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Roasted Corn Chowder, Cider Braised Beef Brisket with Roasted Red Pepper, Nectarine Strudel with Bavarian Cream, Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Freshly Roasted Coffee, and Locally Crafted Brews and Wines – these are just a few of the menu items served at last…
Walktober Brochures Are Here! Plan Your Adventures Now!
TLGV has just released its fun-filled Walktober brochure to celebrate the 25th year of amazing autumn activities in the National Heritage Corridor! Busting out with 190 unique guided walks, strolls, hikes, bike rides, paddles, tastes, sips, and events galore during the region’s most invigorating time…