Join Us for Historical Happenings at the Finnish-American Heritage Society
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 20 The Finnish American Heritage Society 76 North Canterbury Road (Route 169), Canterbury, CT Join TLGV and members of the Finnish American Heritage Society for a fascinating program at Finnish Hall in Canterbury. During the program we’ll learn about…
Member Program: Clean-up Day at Horizon Wings
10 am to 1 pm April 13 Rain date is April 20 9 Sand Hill Road, Ashford, CT Join us as we help one of our partner organizations – Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation Center in Ashford CT with their annual spring clean-up. Horizon Wings is…
Acorn Adventure: Habitat and Home – April 13
April 13, 1-3 pm, James L. Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Center, 23 Potter Road, Hampton, CT Join TLGV and Goodwin Forest Naturalist Lena Ives for a journey through one of Goodwin Forest’s magical trails – a habitat for many forest creatures, including fairies. Goodwin…
Great Communications, Conservation Internship Available This Summer
Land Conservation – Communications Intern The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) and The Last Green Valley (TLGV) are seeking a communications intern for an exciting new project that will build stronger land trusts and lead to creation of a regional conservation strategy in Northeast Connecticut.…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: New life and promise awaken as nature does this spring
“On this chill uncertain spring morning, towards twilight, I have heard the first frog quaver from the marsh. It always seems to me that no sooner do I hear the first frog trill that I find the first cloud of frog’s eggs in a wayside…
CANCELED – Earth Hour Starry Night – 03-30-19
Unfortunately, we must cancel tonight’s planned astronomy night at West Thompson Dam. While it will be a lovely spring evening, the cloud cover will be too much to allow any stargazing. Please stay tuned for more dark sky events. Thank you for your understanding.
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Don’t forget the guide book for exploring the region
“The truth of the matter is, the birds could very well live without us, but many – perhaps all – of us would find life incomplete, indeed almost intolerable without the birds.” – Roger Tory Peterson Last week, a reader called me looking for suggestions…
Exploring The Last Green Valley: Time to Spring Outdoors
“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” — Rachael Carson, “The Sense of Wonder” Winter waited until March 4 – more than 60 days after the winter solstice –…
Join Us March 20 to June 21 for a Season of Hikes, Bikes, Paddles and More!
The fourth annual Spring Outdoors is shaping up to be a special time in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. The Spring Outdoors Calendar is now available online. The calendar is updated throughout the season and is already packed with amazing, hikes, bikes, paddles…