November Member News

The Latest News for Our Members

Thank You!  To Our Members, Donors, Partners, Sponsors and Volunteers

We are grateful for your time, energy, passion, and vision that makes the The Last Green Valley National Heritage such a special place to live, work, play, and explore. 

Together we are stronger, and together we can care for, enjoy, and pass on The Last Green Valley!       

Explore the Last Green Valley – Photo Contest Winners Announced

Thirteen images that celebrate life and capture the unique spirit of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor were selected for the cover and monthly calendar pages of the 2017 – Explore The Last Green Valley Calendar. This year’s coveted cover shot,”Happy Chicken Days” was taken in Pomfret Center, CT, by Julia Roemer.  

Explore! Guide  – Easy Renewals for our Valued Business and Nonprofit Partners – Time to Renew!

Renewal invitations are going out now to our valued business and nonprofit partners. It is time to renew, and easy to do so!

If your business or nonprofit was not in the last issue of Explore! what are you waiting for! Over two hundred local businesses and nonprofits are our partners, and you can be, too!

The Last Green Valley Awards Grants

TLGV has awarded small grants to five organizations for the marketing and interpretation of historic and cultural resources in the National Heritage Corridor. The grant program encourages projects that use digital technology and other creative and innovative methods to tell stories from the past that matter.

The Last Green Valley Announces “Best of Tastes of the Valley” Winners

TLGV held its 11th Annual Tastes of the Valley feast and fundraiser on September 18 at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock, CT. The event celebrates locally-grown foods while raising funds for the National Heritage Corridor. Each year, local restaurants prepare tasting portions of delicious menu items using food and beverages grown and produced in The Last Green Valley.

Walktober Leaders Appreciation Celebration!

To our Walktober Walk, Bike, Paddle and Event Leaders,

Another year! THANK YOU!

You are invited to join us to celebrate on Sunday, November 6, 2016, from 2-4 pm, at The Last Green Valley’s Office on the 2nd floor of the Key Bank Building (formerly First Niagara Bank), 203B Main St., Danielson, CT.

We are overwhelmed and grateful for your passion, knowledge, time, and capacity to compel and engage so many people during Walktober. Come mingle, share stories, help us improve next year’s Walktober, and enjoy good food and company.

Mystery Member Meanders 

Friday, November 11, 1 – 2:30 pm Charlton, MA

Attend TLGV’s Mystery Member Meanders and activate the modern day, inner explorer hidden within you.

TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure -Dudley Conservation Land Trust’s Tufts Branch Trails!

Sunday, Nov. 13, 1-2:30 pm

Tufts Branch Wildlife Sanctuary,  Healy Rd. (off Dresser Hill Rd) in Dudley, MA. Park carefully on the side of the road.

Visit a new place (hopefully) and enjoy a Scavenger Hunt as we look for Mother Nature’s treasures along the way. !

TLGV Member Program – Soaring Over The Last Green Valley: The Return of the Bald Eagle

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7 pm

The Last Green Valley Office

203B Main St., Danielson, CT

Join Chief Ranger Bill for an informative presentation about the return of bald eagles to The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Due to limited seating, RSVP is required by calling Bill at 860-774-3300 or emailing  Bill@tlgv.org.

Historical Collaboration Continues in The Last Green Valley with Dr. Ashbel Woodward!

Saturday, December 10, 1-2:30 pm

Dr. Ashbel Woodward Museum

387 Rt. 32, Franklin, CT

History is our story in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.  To help preserve and pass on compelling stories, TLGV and the Friends of Ashbel Woodward Museum are up next to host the fourth quarterly program of the year to share resources and expertise. 

Board of Directors 

Thursday, November 17, 8:30 am 

Finance, Planning & Development Committee Meeting 

Thursday, December 8,  4 pm

Board of Directors/Holiday Social

Thursday, December 15, 4:30 pm

All meetings are held at the TLGV Office.