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American eel’s journey is an amazing one

September 1, 2018

“As long as the tide ebbed, eels were leaving the marshes and running out to sea. Thousands passed the lighthouse that night, on the first lap of a far sea journey. And as they passed through the surf and out to sea, so also they…

Your Voice, Your Vision – Help Us Shape the Future of The Last Green Valley

August 30, 2018

The Last Green Valley, Inc. needs your help to shape the future of the national heritage corridor. TLGV is launching an 18-month effort to bring together community members to share their visions and use their voices to help us create a long-range plan for the…

Historical Happenings – Sept. 12

August 30, 2018

Join TLGV and The Black Tavern Historical Society as we tour the historic Black Tavern (138 Center Road, Dudley, MA) on September 12 from 6-8 pm, and discuss the maintenance and upkeep of a historic property. Please RSVP to Chief Ranger Bill Reid if you…

Become a Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer – Training Sessions Sept. 14 or 15

August 30, 2018

Jean Pillo, TLGV’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator, will be leading two training sessions for volunteers interested in learning about the “Riffle Bioassessment for Volunteers (RBV)” program. You only need to attend one session: Friday, September 14, 2018, 9 AM – noon, Norwich USDA Service…

TLGV Member-Only Hike – Sept. 22

August 30, 2018

TLGV Members and their guests are invited to join Chief Ranger Bill Reid on the cusp of the Autumnal Equinox for a special hike to the Wolf Den at Mashamoquet Brook State Park on September 22 from 10-noon at Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret. The…

Acorn Adventure – Geocaching 101 – Sept. 23

August 30, 2018

Become a high-tech detective of the outdoors as Ranger John Kochinskas teaches us how to geocache on Sept. 23 from 11 am – 12:30 pm on the Air Line Trail at the intersection of East Thompson Road and New Road in Thompson, CT. Participants should…

Rolltober in The Last Green Valley – Sept. 29

August 29, 2018

Have you ever wondered whether a trail will meet your individual ability or disability needs? On Sept. 29, from 1-3 pm at Goodwin State Forest, 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT, learn about our new trail assessment program using special equipment designed for the High Efficiency…

Green Darner Dragonfly an Amazing Acrobat

August 15, 2018

On a hot and humid July night, I stood gazing out over a friend’s three-acre horse pasture abutting the Natchaug River when I witnessed a sight I had only ever heard about. In the lower pasture I noticed a dragonfly air force squadron patrolling the…

August Means Start of Agricultural Fair Season

August 15, 2018

“By August’s end the warblers are moving through here again, on their way south. But more quietly than they came north in May. I see them, but I have to listen to hear them. The Summer wanes, well before the Equinox.” From, “Beyond Your Doorstep:…