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Discover the Dinosaurs in The Last Green Valley

March 10, 2026

TLGV is thrilled to offer a very special Acorn Adventure at 2 pm March 22 created by Demetrius Diaz. Demetrius is a high school student and an intern for both TLGV and UConn’s Natural Resources Conservation Academy. Demetrius’ love of dinosaurs has led him to…

Celebrate Spring with TLGV Equinox HIke

March 10, 2026

Celebrate the start of spring 10 am, March 20 with an easy hike to the Blue Lagoon in Sturbridge, MA. Ranger Cassidy will lead a hike along the Blue Arbutus Trail at an easy pace so we can all enjoy the equinox. We’ll walk around…

Join Ranger Marcy’s Second Saturday Stroll on the Moosup Valley State Trail

March 10, 2026

Join Ranger Marcy March 14 at 9 am for a small introduction to the larger Moosup Valley State Park Trail. Meet Ranger Marcy at the Goshen Road parking area for a stroll heading east along the Moosup River. You’ll walk about a mile before turning…

We’re Accepting Nominations for the TLGV Board of Directors

February 25, 2026

TLGV’s Board of Directors is now accepting nominations to fill several vacancies on the Board. To be a board member you must be a TLGV member, have a passion for The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor and be willing to share that passion with…

Planning for the Future of Your Land – An Introduction to Land Conservation and Estate Planning

February 10, 2026

Are you a landowner with an interest in better management and conservation of your family lands but don’t know where to start? Join our Zoom webinar series! Thursday Feb. 26, 6:30 – 8 pm: Where to Start? Setting goals for your land: conservation and/or stewardship.…

A Winter Hike in The Last Green Valley

January 13, 2026

Every season of the year brings an opportunity for an enjoyable day outdoors, whether it is spent exploring forest or field, river or lake. Months and weeks turn purposefully through the lifecycle of our natural world. Our encounters and experiences change within that annual cycle…

TLGV is Seeking its Next Executive Director

November 24, 2025

Lois Bruinooge, the current Executive Director of The Last Green Valley Inc. (TLGV), has announced her retirement effective in May 2026. TLGV is seeking a passionate and creative professional to lead the organization into the future. “Lois has been executive director for TLGV since 2014.…

The Giant of the Forest

November 7, 2025

“The mightiest oak in the forest is just a little nut that held its ground.” Anonymous – fortune cookie There is a giant in our forests. Not only is it rooted deep here in The Last Green Valley and New England, but it can be found…

Join TLGV at Putnam’s Holiday Dazzle Light Parade

November 6, 2025

TLGV will once again be bringing a float to the Putnam Holiday Dazzle Light Parade on Nov. 30 and we would love to have you march with us. The parade is holiday tradition here in The National Heritage Corridor and in its 24th year. We…