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Walktober is Still Going Strong!

October 15, 2015

Walktober is still going strong with another week full of choices to whet your appetite for fun in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. If you have enjoyed the annual program in its first few weeks, don’t stop now. You can “Tackle the Trail”…

Photo Contest Winners Announced

October 15, 2015

TLGV has announced the winners of this year’s Calendar Photo Contest from more than 100 entries. Thirteen images that celebrate life and capture the unique spirit of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor were selected for the cover and monthly calendar pages of the…

Photo by J. Gothreau

Pursue More Adventure as Walktober Continues

October 6, 2015

We encourage you to pursue even more adventure during the 25th annual Walktober, now in mid-stride with dozens of offerings in the National Heritage Corridor this week. Start off with one of the many Walktober choices in Norwich, CT, with “In the Shoes of the…

Savers Bank Supports The Last Green Valley Ranger Program

October 5, 2015

Savers Bank has donated $2,000 to The Last Green Valley in support of our Ranger Program. Savers Bank’s generous donation will enable TLGV Rangers to attend community fairs, festivals, events, and civic meetings, providing information and inspiration to residents and visitors seeking to learn about…

September’s Quiz Winner

October 5, 2015

Congratulations to Chris C., as his name was drawn from among those who knew that the Huguenot Steamer # 1 Company is located in (North) Oxford, MA.  Chris wins a TLGV Membership package!  Try your hand at this month’s quiz.

Step Up to the Walktober Challenge!

October 2, 2015

New this year, we invite our members to step up to the challenge during the 25th annual Walktober. Attend 15 Walktober adventures as a TLGV member, and earn your own Walktober Member Challenge T-shirt! With over 190 unique listings, all you need to do is…

Best of Tastes of the Valley Winners

October 1, 2015

We held our 10th annual Tastes of the Valley feast and fundraiser on Sunday, September 13, at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock, CT. For the third year in a row, participants voted for Bella’s Bistro from Putnam, CT, as the “Best Cuisine of…

Walktober is Happening Now!

September 22, 2015

TLGV is kicking off the 25th year of Walktober with a cavalcade of spectacular activities in the National Heritage Corridor! What started out as a “Walking Weekend” years ago has expanded to more than a month’s worth of adventures led by enthusiastic volunteers. Most activities…

August Quiz Winner

September 7, 2015

Congratulations to Colin A. from Preston, CT for winning the August Quiz.  Colin was the lucky name drawn from those who knew that Brooklyn, CT, is home to the oldest, continuously active agricultural fair in the United States.  Colin won a TLGV Membership Package.