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Tastes of the Valley 2022-Tickets on Sale Now for September 18!
Join us and play a part sustaining the rich agricultural tapestry of the National Heritage Corridor through farm-to-table experiences in The Last Green Valley! Tickets now on sale in the TLGV shop! Tastes of the Valley, Farmer at the Table 9/18 After a two-year hiatus…
Hunters, Anglers Can Protect Our Birds
I’ve written about the success eagles and other raptors have had with rebounding populations here in The Last Green Valley and nationwide. While the successes are to be celebrated, there are still two threats that are not allowing raptors and waterfowl to thrive the way…
Memories of Memorial Day
Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day we take time to celebrate those who gave their life for our country while serving in the armed forces. To honor the fallen we hold parades, set out graveside decorations, make speeches and remembrances and take time to give…
Planting Acorns for the Future
“Planting nuts requires a vision for a future that goes beyond one’s mortal reach,” — Bernd Heinrich from The Trees in My Forest Last fall I was presented with a gift of two 1-gallon plastic bags of red oak acorns. My sister-in-law Jamie had collected…
Bird Nests of May – Part II
“Although it is easier to find the nest in early winter, nest finding in spring is more of a challenge and infinitely more rewarding, since the nests are in use.” —John Hanson Mitchell from “A Field Guide to Your Own Back Yard.” Step outside in…
Bird Nests of May – Part I
“The survival of its species depends on how well it can protect and keep warm a ridiculous, round, rolly, fragile thing, containing its future offspring.” Joan Dunning, Secrets of the Nest: The Family Life of North American Birds In my office I have a photograph…
Calling All Photographers! Show off Your Talent in TLGV’s 2023 Calendar
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for 12 photos capturing the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. The selected images will appear in the 2023 TLGV Calendar and hang proudly in businesses and homes throughout the National Heritage Corridor and beyond! Photos…
A New Loop Trail and More Spring Outdoors
Earth Day was April 22, and I had the opportunity to celebrate in style with a very enjoyable hike at West Thompson Lake — one of the six U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACOE) recreation areas within The Last green Valley National Heritage Corridor. It…
TLGV Annual Meeting 6/2
2022 Annual Meeting Thursday, June 2, 2022 Grill 37 – the Grosvenor Room 37 Putnam Rd., Pomfret, CT Please join us to celebrate our collective accomplishments in the National Heritage Corridor this past year and to highlight the many ways trails like the Air Line…