Summer Solstice Ushers in Farmers Market Season
The longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice will begin at 6:07 a.m. Thursday (probably before most of us rise from our beds) and mark the official astrological beginning of summer for the Northern Hemisphere. I looked up the definition of the Summer Solstice…
Paddle Mansfield Hollow on the Summer Solstice with TLGV
Join Chief Ranger Bill Reid, 5 – 7 p.m., June 21 at Mansfield Hollow State Park, 151 Bassetts Bridge Road, Mansfield, CT for an evening Summer Solstice Paddle. Celebrate the first day of summer and the summer solstice with Ranger Bill Reid for an enjoyable…
Join TLGV and Horizon Wings for June Acorn Adventure!
Join us 11 a.m. to 12:30, June 16, 9 Sand Hill Road, Ashford, CT for our Acorn Adventure with Horizon Wings. Tour the Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation facility and meet the raptors. We’ll meet all the birds and get to know the owls. We’ll talk…
June a Busy Month for Nature and TLGV Rangers
“The big surge of green is past. Now there will be several weeks of urgent growth before the Midsummer lull when that growth will be completed, and energies will go into seed maturing. Trees are more uniform green. Meadows are lush. Farmers begin to cut…
Nathan Hale was an Original American Patriot
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who gave their life for our country while serving in the armed forces. Many towns will hold parades, invite dignitaries to make speeches and lay a ceremonial wreath at a war memorial. New flags are placed…
An Updated Spring Outdoors Guide is Here!
Dozens of new Spring Outdoors adventures have been added to the latest update with more to come soon! Download your guide and check back often for updates! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE UPDATED SPRING OUTDOORS GUIDE!
Last Call for Walktober Leaders!
Fall may seem like a long way away, but here in The Last Green Valley, we’re already gearing up for the 28th Annual Walktober. As one of the largest events in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, Walktober features more than 250 unique events…
Become a Water Detective at May 26 Acorn Adventure
The Last Green Valley Ranger Jean Pillo will lead the May 26 Acorn Adventure, Underwater Exploration. The adventure will be held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 26, at Mashamoquet Brook State Park, 276 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, CT 06259. Become a water detective for a…
Join Us For TLGV’s Annual Meeting
Join us for camp fun! This year we’re going to Camp Woodstock YMCA – The Friendship Camp for our annual meeting, Thursday, June 7. We’ll have camp activities and fun for everyone to enjoy from 3-5 p.m., a social hour from 5-6 p.m. and dinner…