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Decisions, Decisions as You Spring Outdoors in The Last Green Valley!

April 20, 2016

You may have to flip a coin to figure out which Spring Outdoors preserve to visit on Saturday, April 23rd. There are two fine choices in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, both starting at 10 a.m., one in Scotland and one in Woodstock.…

Earth Day Cleanups Abound!

April 20, 2016

Join your family, friends, and neighbors in sprucing up The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor – join a cleanup and make a difference!  Participate in an Earth Day cleanup on Friday, April 22, and then keep the spirit alive by participating in another cleanup…

Exploring The Last Green Valley – The Call of the Wild

April 19, 2016

Exploring The Last Green Valley – The Call of the Wild I have seen them on many occasions, followed their tracks in the snow, and been bolted awake by their long lonely howl from the dark woods.  Every encounter is recalled and always thrilling. One…

Spring Outdoors in The Last Green Valley

April 13, 2016

From time to time over the next two months, this column will feature a new program being organized by The Last Green Valley, Inc. called “Spring Outdoors.” The program provides land trusts and conservation commissions throughout the region the opportunity to showcase interesting features and…

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Walktober Deadline Approaching Soon!

April 12, 2016

TLGV is gearing up for its 26th fun-filled year of Walktober.  Don’t miss the May 1st, 2016 deadline to submit your Walktober activity for inclusion in the program this fall!  Click here for the Walktober registration form. Last year, volunteer leaders offered more than 200…

Do Your Part to Keep The Last Green Valley Clean and Green!

April 12, 2016

Join your family, friends, and neighbors in sprucing up The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor – join a cleanup and make a difference!  Funding for these cleanups has been provided in part by TLGV. Thompson Together is organizing its annual town-wide cleanup during the…

TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure – Pond & Field Discoveries at the Fish Hatchery!

April 11, 2016

May welcomes another month of fishing! Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure head to the Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery! Join us Sunday, May 15th, 2016 from 1-2:30 pm at the Hatchery, parking at the building, 141 Trout Hatchery Rd, Central Village (Plainfield) CT, 06332.   We had…

Mystery Member Meanders in The Last Green Valley! May 2016…somewhere in Coventry, CT!

April 10, 2016

There are so many unexpected and hidden treasures in the National Heritage Corridor! Attend TLGV’s Mystery Member Meanders to activate the modern day, inner explorer and connect with our National Heritage Corridor’s 35 unique towns. These monthly “show & go” walks/hikes/strolls are intended to simply…

Spring Outdoors in Josias Byles’ Footsteps!

April 7, 2016

Spring Outdoors in Josias Byles’ Footsteps! The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is teaming with Joshua’s Trust to offer history in conjunction with land preservation on Saturday, April 16th at the Joshua’s Trust Byles Sanctuary in Ashford. This property was part of the original 226-acre…