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Exploring The Last Green Valley: Hope springs eternal this time of year

May 8, 2017

Exploring The Last Green Valley: Hope springs eternal this time of year Hope springs eternal in the human breast; Man never is, but always to be blessed: The soul, uneasy and confined from home, Rests and expatiates in a life to come. — Alexander Pope,…

Explore the Shetucket River National Recreation Water Trail

May 4, 2017

You are invited to join The Last Green Valley for two fun events: First, paddle the Shetucket River National Recreation Water Trail with Bill and Lois on Sunday, June 4, from  1 – 4 pm.  This is a CT Trails Day event. We will paddle…

2017 Annual Membership Meeting of The Last Green Valley, Inc.

May 2, 2017

Please join us for the 2017 Annual Membership Meeting of The Last Green Valley, Inc. on  Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm in Pomfret, Connecticut. 4:00 – 5:00 pm   Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Hull Forest Products’ Modern Sawmill & Lumber Manufacturing Facility 5:00…

Think Walktober! Plan Your Walktober Now!

May 1, 2017

Think Walktober! Plan Your Walktober Now! The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is gearing up for its 27th fun-filled year of Walktober! The deadline to submit your Walktober activity for inclusion in the program this fall is June 30, 2017. Easy-to-use online forms are available…

Guided Hikes, Paddles & Pedals Beckon You to Spring Outdoors!

May 1, 2017

Guided Hikes, Paddles & Pedals Beckon You to Spring Outdoors! Your Spring Outdoors opportunities for fun from May 6 – May 12, 2017. This week Spring Outdoors in The Last Green Valley beckons you to take advantage of a variety of free guided adventures all…

Exploring The Last Green Valley: Nature’s Early Bloomer: Discovering Bloodroot

May 1, 2017

Exploring The Last Green Valley: Nature’s Early Bloomer: Discovering Bloodroot One of our Last Green Valley members will occasionally stop by our office to visit, find out what’s new and share information. She has wonderful woods and gardens around her house in Killingly and enjoys…

Tweets, Paddles, Plants, Festivals, Caches & a Country Tour!

April 24, 2017

Tweets, Paddles, Plants, Festivals, Caches & a Country Tour! Your Spring Outdoors choices for April 29 – May 5, 2017. Mayday, mayday, it is almost May Day in The Last Green Valley, and Spring Outdoors moves from woods to water to downtown all over the…

The Return of the Bald Eagle – a Perfect Way to Celebrate Earth Day

April 24, 2017

I can think of no better way to recognize Earth Day – today – than to explore our region’s success with the return of bald eagles. When Earth Day began in 1970, the bald eagle had been reduced dramatically in numbers. They were only found…

TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure Pond & Field Discoveries at the Fish Hatchery

April 20, 2017

TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure Pond & Field Discoveries at the Fish Hatchery in The Last Green Valley! Sunday, May 21st, 2017, 1 – 2:30 pm Meet at the parking area at the Quinebaug Valley Fish Hatchery, 141 Trout Hatchery Rd., Central Village (Plainfield), CT…