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Walktober Changes, Cancellations, and Bonus Walks

October 15, 2017

Bonus walks and events, plus cancellations and changes will be listed here, so check back often. Change in Repeat Date: Free Event #25 Deep Sky Observing lists a repeat date of November 10; that date has been changed.  Please note that the new date for…

TLGV Grant Aids Finnish American Heritage Society

October 12, 2017

The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury recently completed a project to increase visibility and awareness of its facility, collections and archives with the help of a grant from The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV). Awarded in the fall of 2016, the $2,500 grant was…

Walks Highlight Land Trust Gems

October 10, 2017

One of the reasons our national heritage corridor has an abundance of open and conserved land is due to the land trusts actively working within the 35 towns of The Last Green Valley. Walktober offers the perfect opportunity to visit a land trust property and…

Autumn Colors to Peak During Biggest Walktober Weekend

October 10, 2017

Walktober hits its stride this weekend with more than 60 adventures throughout The Last Green Valley. And, it’s all happening as the national heritage corridor begins to hit its peak for fall foliage. The Walktober events will be engaging and fun and the scenery spectacular.…

Long weekend filled with festivals and behind-the-scenes peeks at The Last Green Valley

October 4, 2017

Start the long weekend early with Walktober adventures beginning Thursday, and find fun all weekend long with more than 65 opportunities to enjoy the 35 towns of The Last Green Valley. The adventures waiting for attendees include a rare behind-the-scenes look at Otis Library in…

Exploring The Last Green Valley: Farms offer fun during Walktober

October 3, 2017

Some of the many family-fun activities during The Last Green Valley’s Walktober are the events, tours and walks organized by our region’s farms during the glorious month of October. The farms, orchards, and vineyards of The Last Green Valley are important partners in keeping our…

Savings Institute Bank and Trust Supports The Last Green Valley

September 28, 2017

Savings Institute Bank & Trust’s generosity towards The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) continues with a $3,800 contribution to support the organization’s work. The money supports two TLGV programs: Tastes of The Valley and quarterly Historic Collaborations. “Savings Institute Bank & Trust has long been…

Thank You to Everyone Who Participated in This Year’s Tastes of the Valley!

September 25, 2017

Tastes of the Valley is our signature fundraising event, and with a sold-out crowd, we raised more than $30,000 for Last Green Valley programs! We showcased local farms and orchards by pairing products grown, raised and created in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor…

“Rolltober” Debuts for People with Limited Mobility in The Last Green Valley

September 21, 2017

Enjoying the outdoors is something many people take for granted. At The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) we understand the trails, paths and boat launches throughout the National Heritage Corridor can be daunting for some. TLGV’s Universal Trails Assessment Team is changing that. “This started…