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Mystery Member Meanders in The Last Green Valley! January…somewhere in Lisbon

January 4, 2016

TLGV has found another way to connect its members to the National Heritage Corridor’s 35 unique towns. Starting in January 2016, Mystery Member Meanders will activate the modern day, inner explorer hidden within you. These monthly “show & go” walks/hikes/strolls are intended to simply introduce…

TLGV January Member Program – Snowshoe Hike on the Air Line Trail to the Tri-State Marker

January 4, 2016

Join TLGV Rangers Bill Reid, Kevin Kelley and John Kochinskas on Sunday, January 24th from 1-3 p.m. for a snowshoe hike on the Air Line Trail in East Thompson and to the Tri-State Marker. Bring you snowshoes and if there is not enough snow we’ll…

November and December Quiz Winners

January 4, 2016

Heidi L. from Union, CT was chosen from those who knew that Union was the correct answer to the November quiz question – what is the smallest town by population in the Last Green Valley? Marc O. from Killingly, CT, was picked as the December…

Celebrating our National Recreation Water Trail Network!

December 23, 2015

The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) recently received congratulations from the National Park Service for the great strokes forward the organization has taken over the last five years in creating an exemplary water trails network on the three major rivers of The Last Green Valley…

Saving Money for Agricultural Businesses

December 9, 2015

Agricultural producers can save money while building healthy soils and improving water quality in our rivers and streams. New funds are available to make voluntary improvements in the field that can save farmers time, effort, and money. Producers can reduce erosion and runoff, reduce pest…

The Last Green Valley Receives Awards!

December 3, 2015

TLGV is proud to be the recipient of two prestigious awards. First, the Connecticut Economic Resource Center presented TLGV with a Celebrate CT Award for the economic impact of 25 years of Walktober.  Walktober began as a “walking weekend” and has grown to the entire…

Please Support our Annual Appeal

December 3, 2015

With your help, we are focusing our resources on what we do best – connecting and inspiring people to care for, enjoy, and pass on The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. This is our home and our legacy, and we hope you will consider…

Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure ~ Evergreen Walk & Pine Cone Bird Feeders

November 30, 2015

Acorns of all ages unite as Ranger Marcy hosts another fun monthly Acorn Adventure. Enjoy a brisk walk around a family-friendly place that you can visit all year long, the West Thompson Dam, while gathering evergreens & pine cones. We’ll make bird feeders to hang…

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…