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Become a TLGV Board Member

January 5, 2017

TLGV is looking for passionate members to serve on its Board of Directors. The TLGV Nominating Committee is searching for members with a wide variety of skills, talents, and geographic representation. Board terms are usually for 3 years, and begin upon election at the Annual…

NEWS FLASH – TLGV and Partners Bring $6.1 Million to the Region for Forest Conservation!

January 5, 2017

TLGV is proud to announce that it has successfully partnered with 19 organizations to bring $6.1 million in new federal dollars to the region for healthy woods and forest land conservation. Most of the funds will go directly to landowners for bird/wildlife habitat assessments and…

Exploring The Last Green Valley: Ranger Bill shares bucket list for 2017

January 3, 2017

There is so much to see and do here in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. In my job, I get to explore many of the natural and cultural wonders of our region, and every year I try to visit and experience each of…

Exploring The Last Green Valley: Ranger Bill shares 2016 highlights

December 27, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley: Ranger Bill shares 2016 highlights Here we are, on the cusp of a new year.Before we welcome 2017, let me share with you a few fun places that I visited during the four seasons of 2016. Perhaps it will provide…

Exploring The Last Green Valley: White pine is only Christmas tree variety native to region

December 27, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley: White pine is only Christmas tree variety native to region “I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.” – Linus Van Pelt, “A Charlie Brown…

Exploring The Last Green Valley: Winter is perfect time of year to get outdoors

December 19, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley: Winter is perfect time of year to get outdoors The Winter Solstice will be marked at 5:44 a.m. this coming Wednesday. The word solstice comes from the Latin words for sun and to stand still.  Winter Solstice is when the…

TLGV Member Program – The Return of Bald Eagles to The Last Green Valley

December 14, 2016

TLGV Member Program – The Return of Bald Eagles to The Last Green Valley With Chief Ranger Bill Reid Saturday, January 28th 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon This is a two part program starting at the TLGV Office in Danielson at 9:00 a.m. followed at…

Exploring The Last Green Valley: From history to hiking, shopping and dining, Sturbridge has it all

December 12, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley: From history to hiking, shopping and dining, Sturbridge has it all  As I travel around the 35 towns that comprise The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor and speak to community groups about our region, I sometimes am surprised when…

TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure – Eagle Search & Lake Visit!

December 11, 2016

TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure – Eagle Search & Lake Visit! Sunday, January 29th, 2017, 1 – 2:30 pm at Roseland Park, 205 Roseland Park Rd., Woodstock, CT. Map Have you seen any of the EAGLES that live with you in The Last Green Valley?…