The Last Green Valley News Image

Artists of The Last Green Valley Fundraiser a Success

August 8, 2016

Sherry Abbate-Witkowksi is an artist and a proud member of TLGV.  As someone who loves where she lives, she had a vision for an art show featuring local talent that would be staged at the perfect venue, Taylor Brooke Winery. Taylor Brooke, celebrating its 12th…

TLGV August Member Program Celebrates Trails & History in Norwich

August 1, 2016

TLGV August Member Program Celebrates Trails & History in Norwich Sunday, August 28th Norwich Day in The Last Green Valley 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Norwich Heritage Trail walk 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Norwich History Day at Norwichtown Green Join members of The Last…

Exploring The Last Green Valley – The Beautiful & Historic Town of Scotland

August 1, 2016

The Beautiful & Historic Town of Scotland From time to time this column features one of the 35 towns located within The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, and today we feature Scotland – one of our smallest, historic, and most heavily-wooded towns. Scotland has…

Exploring The Last Green Valley – The Majestic Great Blue Heron

July 25, 2016

The Majestic Great Blue Heron I remember very clearly the first time I saw a great blue heron. It was in the early 1970s and I was hiking with friends at a large protected forest and wetlands habitat in Concord, MA, when suddenly a mature…

TLGV Ranger Marcy’s August Acorn Adventures – Explore 3 more times this month!

July 19, 2016

TLGV Ranger Marcy’s August Acorn Adventures – Explore 3 more times this month! Summer continues, and it is a great time to explore your 35 town National Heritage Corridor. Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventures head to 3 of our towns this month alone. Join us at…

Exploring The Last Green Valley – The Climbing Strangler of Trees – Oriental Bittersweet

July 18, 2016

The Climbing Strangler of Trees – Oriental Bittersweet As a wanderer of forests, paddler of rivers, and hiker of hills I am always on the lookout for invasive plants. Over the past several years the spread of invasive plants has imperiled our native plants. Without…

Mystery Member Meanders in The Last Green Valley! August 2016…explore Killingly, CT!

July 16, 2016

Stunning views with lots of green are here in The Last Green Valley! There are so many unexpected and hidden treasures in the National Heritage Corridor! August’s Mystery Member Meander will take place on Friday, August 12th, from 9 – 10 am somewhere in Killingly,…

Exploring The Last Green Valley – Enjoying Wetlands in The Last Green Valley

July 11, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley, Enjoying Wetlands in The Last Green Valley When we plan an outing to explore the beautiful natural resources here in The Last Green Valley, we tend to think of our state parks and network of trails that lead us through…

TLGV Calendar Photo Contest!

July 11, 2016

TLGV has announced a search to find inspiring photographs that celebrate life and capture the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor.  Every year we produce an informative calendar with great pictures, moon phases, and interesting tidbits about the history, flora and fauna of The…