TLGV Grant Aids Finnish American Heritage Society
The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury recently completed a project to increase visibility and awareness of its facility, collections and archives with the help of a grant from The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV). Awarded in the fall of 2016, the $2,500 grant was…
Walks Highlight Land Trust Gems
One of the reasons our national heritage corridor has an abundance of open and conserved land is due to the land trusts actively working within the 35 towns of The Last Green Valley. Walktober offers the perfect opportunity to visit a land trust property and…
Autumn Colors to Peak During Biggest Walktober Weekend
Walktober hits its stride this weekend with more than 60 adventures throughout The Last Green Valley. And, it’s all happening as the national heritage corridor begins to hit its peak for fall foliage. The Walktober events will be engaging and fun and the scenery spectacular.…
Long weekend filled with festivals and behind-the-scenes peeks at The Last Green Valley
Start the long weekend early with Walktober adventures beginning Thursday, and find fun all weekend long with more than 65 opportunities to enjoy the 35 towns of The Last Green Valley. The adventures waiting for attendees include a rare behind-the-scenes look at Otis Library in…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Farms offer fun during Walktober
Some of the many family-fun activities during The Last Green Valley’s Walktober are the events, tours and walks organized by our region’s farms during the glorious month of October. The farms, orchards, and vineyards of The Last Green Valley are important partners in keeping our…
Savings Institute Bank and Trust Supports The Last Green Valley
Savings Institute Bank & Trust’s generosity towards The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) continues with a $3,800 contribution to support the organization’s work. The money supports two TLGV programs: Tastes of The Valley and quarterly Historic Collaborations. “Savings Institute Bank & Trust has long been…
Thank You to Everyone Who Participated in This Year’s Tastes of the Valley!
Tastes of the Valley is our signature fundraising event, and with a sold-out crowd, we raised more than $30,000 for Last Green Valley programs! We showcased local farms and orchards by pairing products grown, raised and created in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor…
“Rolltober” Debuts for People with Limited Mobility in The Last Green Valley
Enjoying the outdoors is something many people take for granted. At The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) we understand the trails, paths and boat launches throughout the National Heritage Corridor can be daunting for some. TLGV’s Universal Trails Assessment Team is changing that. “This started…
The Last Green Valley Awards Grants for Sharing and Preserving Our Heritage
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) has awarded $15,000 in grants to six local organizations to preserve, protect, interpret, promote or market historic and cultural resources. Since TLGV began awarding historic and cultural grants in 2003, more than $1 million has been disseminated to local…