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…
Trail Assessment Team to Host Spring Outdoors Event
Join The Last Green Valley’s Trail Assessment Team June 2 on a walk along the Air Line Trail for those who have mobility concerns. The Trail Assessment Team will demonstrate its High Efficiency Trail Assessment Protocol Equipment, the only of its kind on the east…
Join Poquetanuck Cove Paddle on June 2
Explore Poquetanuck Cove June 2 with the Thames River Basin Partnership. Poquetanuck Cove is a two-mile long brackish water tidal cove of the Thames River with a long history of conservation focused efforts. The cove is a Connecticut Bird Sanctuary located between the towns of…
Ranger Bill to Lead Member Hike
Chief Ranger Bill Reid will be leading a hike on the Nipmuck Trail as part of CT Trails Day, June 2. The hike will be a five-mile loop through a remote section of the blue-blazed Nipmuck Trail in Yale Forest. There are some steep sections…