Savings Institute Supports The Last Green Valley
Savings Institute Bank & Trust Company has donated $5,000 to The Last Green Valley, Inc. to support programs like Walktober that promote our National Heritage Corridor’s unique cultural and natural resources. Walktober is an annual fun-filled, fall celebration that showcases our region with 200 guided…
Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure – Leaf Art/Identification by the Quinebaug!
Join Ranger Marcy on Saturday, September 19, 1-3 pm, on the Quinebaug River Recreation Trail in Killingly. We’ll walk along this nicely paved trail (stroller-friendly) with Acorns of all ages, collect and identify leaves, visit the river’s edge, learn from informative signs along the way,…
Taste the Harvest in The Last Green Valley
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Roasted Corn Chowder, Cider Braised Beef Brisket with Roasted Red Pepper, Nectarine Strudel with Bavarian Cream, Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Freshly Roasted Coffee, and Locally Crafted Brews and Wines – these are just a few of the menu items served at last…
Walktober Brochures Are Here! Plan Your Adventures Now!
TLGV has just released its fun-filled Walktober brochure to celebrate the 25th year of amazing autumn activities in the National Heritage Corridor! Busting out with 190 unique guided walks, strolls, hikes, bike rides, paddles, tastes, sips, and events galore during the region’s most invigorating time…
Volunteers Needed to Document Stream Water Quality
TLGV will be hosting two free training events for people interested in helping to document water quality in their Connecticut towns by sampling and identifying bugs that live in river and stream bottoms: Friday, August 28, 2015 9 AM – noon USDA Service Center 238…
We Have a July Winner!
The winner of July’s quiz is Marie M. from Plainfield. Her name was drawn from those who knew that the Dr. Daniel Lathrop Schoolhouse is the name of the building that currently houses the Norwich Heritage and Visitors Center. Marie wins a TLGV membership package. …
Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventures – The Full Moon Above
Celebrate the Full Moon! Join Ranger Marcy on August 29, 2015 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wyndham Land Trust’s Lyon Preserve in Pomfret. Stretch your legs and hike around Lyon Preserve for a scavenger hunt. Later by the fire, we’ll act out nature charades (bring your…
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 the organization produces an informative calendar with great pictures, moon phases, and interesting tidbits about the history, flora and fauna of…
Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventures – Water Lily and Dragon Fly Art
Lily pads are hiding spots for turtles & frogs, landing pads for dragonflies, and they have their own little ecosystems surrounding them! Explore and learn about water lilies & lily pads and what goes on over and under them with Ranger Marcy on Sunday, July…