Exploring The Last Green Valley – The Climbing Strangler of Trees – Oriental Bittersweet
The Climbing Strangler of Trees – Oriental Bittersweet As a wanderer of forests, paddler of rivers, and hiker of hills I am always on the lookout for invasive plants. Over the past several years the spread of invasive plants has imperiled our native plants. Without…
Mystery Member Meanders in The Last Green Valley! August 2016…explore Killingly, CT!
Stunning views with lots of green are here in The Last Green Valley! There are so many unexpected and hidden treasures in the National Heritage Corridor! August’s Mystery Member Meander will take place on Friday, August 12th, from 9 – 10 am somewhere in Killingly,…
Exploring The Last Green Valley – Enjoying Wetlands in The Last Green Valley
Exploring The Last Green Valley, Enjoying Wetlands in The Last Green Valley When we plan an outing to explore the beautiful natural resources here in The Last Green Valley, we tend to think of our state parks and network of trails that lead us through…
TLGV Calendar Photo Contest!
TLGV has announced a search to find inspiring photographs that celebrate life and capture the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. Every year we produce an informative calendar with great pictures, moon phases, and interesting tidbits about the history, flora and fauna of The…
Exploring The Last Green Valley – Fireworks and Celebrating Independence Day
Exploring The Last Green Valley, Fireworks and Celebrating Independence Day There are many holiday traditions that we all enjoy throughout the year. We stay up till midnight on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the first moments of the year. We search our closets for something…
The Last Green Valley Looks to the Future
TLGV hosted its Annual Membership Meeting on June 15 at Allen Hill Farm in Brooklyn, CT. More than 130 members enjoyed a gorgeous summer evening, starting in Allen Hill’s restored red barn, then touring the farm by hay wagon and visiting the site of a…
Exploring The Last Green Valley – Haying Season in The Last Green Valley
Exploring The Last Green Valley, Haying Season in The Last Green Valley “Make hay while the sun shines.” Old Proverb As of this writing, June has been mostly dry with few prolonged rain storms. Our dry weather has caused me to water my vegetable garden…
Putnam Bank Supports The Last Green Valley
Putnam Bank has donated $1,800 to The Last Green Valley, Inc. in support of our Acorn Adventures and Tastes of the Valley programs. $1,000 will underwrite the Acorn Adventures program for kids and their families to get outside and explore. TLGV’s Lead Ranger Marcy conducts…
National Recognition for the Shetucket River Water Trail
TLGV is pleased to announce a major expansion of nationally-acclaimed water trails in the region. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis announced on June 3 that the 20-mile Shetucket River Water Trail has been designated as…