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Join Ranger Cassidy on The Knifes Edge July 24

July 8, 2025

Roving Ranger Hike: Knifes Edge July 24, 2025 Leadmine Mountain Trail (Main Entrance), Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566 Join Ranger Cassidy for a short but challenging hike along knifes edge in Sturbridge! The trail is just under 2 miles but will be a…

We’re Getting Batty! Join Us July 12 For An Acorn Adventure All About Bats

July 8, 2025

Acorn Adventure: Getting Batty 7 pm, July 12 Lyon Preserve,  Bats are one of the most amazing, yet misunderstood creatures living in The Last Green Valley. Bats devour night-flying insects considered pests to us, have great nighttime vision and hunt by echolocation. As the only…

Enjoy a Second Saturday Stroll with Ranger Marcy on July 12

July 8, 2025

Second Saturday Stroll: Goodwin Forest Air Line Trail 9 – 11 am. July 12 Goodwin State Forest, 23 Potter Rd. Explore a tranquil portion of the Air Line Trail from Goodwin Forest heading towards Pomfret and back on the Second Saturday Stroll July 11. The…

Register for the Perseids Party!

June 18, 2025

Registration is now open for the Perseids Party Campout on Aug. 15, 16 & 17 at the Youth Camping area in Pachaug State Forest, Voluntown, CT.   This FREE camping event is open to all ages (anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). For…

The Dawn Chorus: Nature’s Wake Up Call

June 3, 2025

This can be a very difficult time of year for those who like to sleep late in the morning. The dawn chorus of birds can start as early at 4:30 a.m. and continue well into the morning hours. Even those of us humans who are…

Join Us For A Summer Solstice Paddle June 20

May 22, 2025

Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle 7 pm, June 20 East Brimfield Lake and Long Pond. Long Pond Boat Launch, Old Streeter Rd, Fiskdale, MA. Join TLGV rangers and staff for TLGV’s Annual Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle. Celebrate the solstice with an enjoyable evening paddle at East…

Learn How to Be a Letterboxing Detective at our June 8 Acorn Adventure for Families

May 22, 2025

Do you like being a detective? Join TLGV at 2 pm June 8 at Buffum Lake, Charlton MA, as we figure out where the clues will lead us on our search for letterboxes. TLGV Volunteer Ranger Kim McLean will teach you how to make your…

It’s Time to Plan Walktober!

May 14, 2025

We may still be Springing Outdoors, but it’s time to plan the 35th Annual Walktober! In 2024 more than 120,000 people participated in Walktober — and enjoyed their time in the National Heritage Corridor! Members and partners are invited to submit your adventures. Hikes, bikes,…

Join TLGV for a Treasure Hunt! Acorn Adventure for Families – Geocaching

May 13, 2025

If you enjoy video games but also like being outside Geocaching is for you! Join Ranger Cassidy and volunteer Ranger John Kochinkas Sunday May 18 at 2 pm for an adventure to find two to three geochacing treasure troves. If you’ve never geocached or have…