Vernal Equinox & Spring Outdoors Kick-Off Hike at Opacum Woods
Join TLGV and folks from the Opacum Land Trust on March 19 from 10 am to 12 pm as we celebrate the Vernal Equinox and the kick-off of Spring Outdoors. Opacum Woods, Old Brook Circle, Sturbridge, MA, is 266 acres of woodlands, ponds, vernal pools,…
Acorn Adventures for Families: Always Ready for the Outdoors
Join TLGV on March 17 from 2-3:30 pm at Goodwin Conservation Center, 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT. Whether you love to get your kids outdoors or you want to try more family outdoor adventures, this program will give you the information and ideas you need.…
TLGV’s Board of Directors Now Accepting Nominations
TLGV’s Board of Directors is now accepting nominations to fill several vacancies on the Board. To be a board member you must be a TLGV member, have a passion for The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor and be willing to share that passion with…
Rangers Wanted
Join the TLGV volunteer team and become a Ranger. As a Ranger you’ll help inspire others to care for, enjoy and pass on the wonders of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor for generations to come. Rangers can lead programs, such as Spring Outdoors…
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…