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The Last Green Valley Announces Grant Awards

November 30, 2015

We are pleased to announce the recipients of a small grant round for projects that will interpret, promote, or market historic and cultural resources. Applicants were encouraged to use digital technology, social media, or creative and innovative approaches to bring stories from The Last Green…

October Quiz Winner

November 4, 2015

The October winner, Tammy C., was drawn from among those who correctly answered that the height of the Fifty-Foot Cliff  located in Mansfield, CT, is actually 100 feet. Tammy C. wins a TLGV membership package.  Try your hand at this month’s quiz by clicking here.

Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure – Gobble up Turkey Tracks & Facts!

November 4, 2015

Join Ranger Marcy on Sunday, November 8, from 1-2:30 pm at the Pomfret Rec Park, 576 Hampton Road (Route 97) in Pomfret, CT.  Old, cut corn fields are great places to find traces of turkeys! Search for turkey tracks, learn turkey facts, do a craft…

Plenty of Choices Still on Tap for Walktober!

October 21, 2015

As the days of the 25th annual Walktober wind down, we want to remind you that there are still plenty of choices available, with more places to explore and lots more to experience. Close out Walktober in a flurry of fun! Putnam holds a big…

Walktober is Still Going Strong!

October 15, 2015

Walktober is still going strong with another week full of choices to whet your appetite for fun in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. If you have enjoyed the annual program in its first few weeks, don’t stop now. You can “Tackle the Trail”…

Photo Contest Winners Announced

October 15, 2015

TLGV has announced the winners of this year’s Calendar Photo Contest from more than 100 entries. Thirteen images that celebrate life and capture the unique spirit of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor were selected for the cover and monthly calendar pages of the…

Photo by J. Gothreau

Pursue More Adventure as Walktober Continues

October 6, 2015

We encourage you to pursue even more adventure during the 25th annual Walktober, now in mid-stride with dozens of offerings in the National Heritage Corridor this week. Start off with one of the many Walktober choices in Norwich, CT, with “In the Shoes of the…

Savers Bank Supports The Last Green Valley Ranger Program

October 5, 2015

Savers Bank has donated $2,000 to The Last Green Valley in support of our Ranger Program. Savers Bank’s generous donation will enable TLGV Rangers to attend community fairs, festivals, events, and civic meetings, providing information and inspiration to residents and visitors seeking to learn about…

September’s Quiz Winner

October 5, 2015

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.