Migrating waterfowl are an early sign of spring
“Now is that sweet unwritten moment when all things are possible, are just begun. The little tree is not quite leafed. The mate not yet chosen. For the rambler in the woods all that he can find in heavy books will be less worth what…
Snowy Tracks, Identifying Trees in Winter, and the Start of Sugar Season
“February is still Winter, often is full of snow, but its changing light marks the season unmistakably. By February’s end it is still daylight, though somewhat dim, at 6:00 in the evening. By then we know that March and April and Spring are just ahead.”…
TLGV Announces America250 Small Grants Program for 2024
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is pleased to announce a new round of small grants for non-profits and municipalities in preparation for the commemoration in 2026 of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. America250 provides an exceptional opportunity to strengthen our connections with…
TLGV & Sprague Historical Society Team Up For Woven From The Land Program
Join us for a TLGV Adventure: Woven from the Land, 10 am, Feb. 17 at Sprague Grist Mill, 76 Main St., Baltic, CT. Once home to one of the largest textile mills in the country, Sprague’s Baltic Village remains an intact example of an intentionally designed…
Join TLGV to Help Plan Regional America 250 Programming
We’ve been working with our partners to outline plans for America 250 and would love to hear from you too. Join us for a meeting where we will further define regional efforts and announce a funding opportunity. We will meet both in person and on…
Keeping The Last Green Valley Clean and Green!
Show your love for The Last Green Valley by organizing an Earth Month or River Cleanup, Pollinator Planting or Invasive Eradication Event. Gather your family, friends, neighbors, gardeners, nature lovers and co-workers, and make a difference in your community. Along with cleanup events, groups may…
POSTPONED — Acorn Adventure: Eagle Eyes with Horizon Wings NOW 2/24
Due to icy conditions we have postponed this event. The new date is below. The program remains the same. Feb. 24, 10 am, Norwich Harbor, Howard T. Brown Park Gazebo, 100 Chelsea Harbor Dr., Norwich, CT Difficulty: Easy, Howard Brown Park is wheelchair accessible.…
Soaring Over The Last Green Valley: A Walk to See Bald Eagles
Jan. 14 & 27, 10 am, with rain/snow date of Jan. 28. Quinebaug Valley Trout Hatchery, 131 Trout Hatchery Rd., Central Village, CT Difficulty: Easy Bald eagles return to The Last Green Valley in great numbers each January. Some seek open waters for hunting, others…
Bald Eagle Population on the Rise in The Last Green Valley: Opportunities and Challenges
At The Last Green Valley (TLGV) we call January “Eagle Month,” and for good reason. It’s when bald eagles return in greater numbers to the National Heritage Corridor, and we lead outdoor adventures to see these amazing birds in the wild. During the cold of…