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Tastes of the Valley Tickets On Sale Now!

July 3, 2024

Tastes of the Valley will be held Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Publick House in Sturbridge, MA. Tickets are now available. Sponsorships are also available for this five-course, one-of-a-kind sit down meal made by some of the region’s best chefs with farm fresh ingredients. Contact…

Night Flyers – Bats!

July 3, 2024

Join TLGV for Night Flyers — Bats! on July 20 at the Lyon Preserve, Pomfret, CT. The Acorn Adventure for families begins at 6:30 pm and the TLGV Adventure for adults begins at 7 pm. Bats are one of the most amazing, yet misunderstood creatures…

Exploring June in The Last Green Valley

June 18, 2024

“What finer time of year could one ask for in which to be born than on a day in June? Here on this old farm, which seems the perfect setting for two so interested in the out-of-doors as Nellie and I, another birthday finds me…

Join Us For An Acorn Adventure To See The Sun & Moon Up Close

June 5, 2024

Everyone always tells you don’t look directly at the sun, but today you can. TLGV’s Night Sky Rangers Geoff and Kim will bring their properly equipped telescopes to Blue Slope Country Museum, 138 Blue Hills Road, Franklin, CT, to help us see the sun up…

Join Us for a Paddle on Buffumville Lake

June 5, 2024

Join a U.S. Army Corps Ranger and LyAnn Graff, TLGV’s Office Coordinator at 10 am June 8 for a leisurely paddle around Buffumville Lake, 229B Oxford Rd., Charlton, MA. This paddle is easy to moderate depending on the wind conditions. Both sections of the lake…

Plan Your Walktobers Now!

June 4, 2024

It’s the time of year when we plan Walktober — the best autumnal event in all of Southern New England! We can’t do it without you! The deadline to submit your Walktober events AND guarantee they will be in the printed guide is June 24.…

Calling All Photographers! Show off Your Talent in TLGV’s 2025 Calendar!

June 3, 2024

The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for photos capturing the unique spirit of the National Heritage Corridor. We received so many amazing photos for the 2024 calendar, we created two calendars – one featuring wildlife and the other highlighting our beautiful views. That…

TLGV Adventure: Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle

June 1, 2024

Join Chief Ranger Bill Reid for TLGV’s Annual Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle at 6:30 pm, June 20. Please note the location has changed to Mansfield Hollow. Difficulty: Easy Celebrate the solstice with an enjoyable evening paddle at Mansfield Hollow and take in the first glorious…

We’re Planning a Perseids Party Campout

June 1, 2024

TLGV is working with Friends of Pachaug and CT DEEP No Child Left Inside to plan a Perseids Meteor Shower camping experience for families. The weekend-long program will be held Aug. 9 – 11 at Pachaug State Forest. Camping will be free. Registration is required.…