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Celebrating our National Recreation Water Trail Network!

December 23, 2015

The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) recently received congratulations from the National Park Service for the great strokes forward the organization has taken over the last five years in creating an exemplary water trails network on the three major rivers of The Last Green Valley…

Saving Money for Agricultural Businesses

December 9, 2015

Agricultural producers can save money while building healthy soils and improving water quality in our rivers and streams. New funds are available to make voluntary improvements in the field that can save farmers time, effort, and money. Producers can reduce erosion and runoff, reduce pest…

The Last Green Valley Receives Awards!

December 3, 2015

TLGV is proud to be the recipient of two prestigious awards. First, the Connecticut Economic Resource Center presented TLGV with a Celebrate CT Award for the economic impact of 25 years of Walktober.  Walktober began as a “walking weekend” and has grown to the entire…

Please Support our Annual Appeal

December 3, 2015

With your help, we are focusing our resources on what we do best – connecting and inspiring people to care for, enjoy, and pass on The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. This is our home and our legacy, and we hope you will consider…

Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure ~ Evergreen Walk & Pine Cone Bird Feeders

November 30, 2015

Acorns of all ages unite as Ranger Marcy hosts another fun monthly Acorn Adventure. Enjoy a brisk walk around a family-friendly place that you can visit all year long, the West Thompson Dam, while gathering evergreens & pine cones. We’ll make bird feeders to hang…

The Last Green Valley Announces Grant Awards

November 30, 2015

We are pleased to announce the recipients of a small grant round for projects that will interpret, promote, or market historic and cultural resources. Applicants were encouraged to use digital technology, social media, or creative and innovative approaches to bring stories from The Last Green…

October Quiz Winner

November 4, 2015

The October winner, Tammy C., was drawn from among those who correctly answered that the height of the Fifty-Foot Cliff  located in Mansfield, CT, is actually 100 feet. Tammy C. wins a TLGV membership package.  Try your hand at this month’s quiz by clicking here.

Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure – Gobble up Turkey Tracks & Facts!

November 4, 2015

Join Ranger Marcy on Sunday, November 8, from 1-2:30 pm at the Pomfret Rec Park, 576 Hampton Road (Route 97) in Pomfret, CT.  Old, cut corn fields are great places to find traces of turkeys! Search for turkey tracks, learn turkey facts, do a craft…

Plenty of Choices Still on Tap for Walktober!

October 21, 2015

As the days of the 25th annual Walktober wind down, we want to remind you that there are still plenty of choices available, with more places to explore and lots more to experience. Close out Walktober in a flurry of fun! Putnam holds a big…