In addition to all the Walktober events being hosted throughout The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, TLGV staff and rangers are hosting the following events. To find a full Walktober guide visit TheLastGreenValley.org.
Enjoy the Dark Side of The Last Green Valley: 8 p.m. to Midnight, Oct. 11 and 25, Lebanon Town Green, Lebanon, CT. Join TLGV Rangers Kim and Geoff for a night observing some far distant objects like galaxies, clusters of stars, Red Giants and Nebulae. If you have a telescope - bring it. If you don’t know how to use it come early and we’ll help you get started. Learn how to find the North Star. We’ll talk about - and answer - all kinds of astronomical trivia while we observe. This is a family-friendly event. Please - no lanterns; flashlights should be only red lights. No white lights. For information call 860-886-8599.
25 Years More! Looking Forward in The Last Green Valley: 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Pearl L. Crawford Memorial Library, 40 Schofield Ave., Dudley, MA. As we celebrate 25 years of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, join us for a look back at how partnerships have shaped this unique and nationally significant region. Then share your vision of how we can ensure future generations will be able to care for, enjoy and pass on the beautiful landscape, rich history and proud culture of the National Heritage Corridor. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required by contacting Kyle Gregoire at
Acorn Adventure - Hug A Tree and Survive: 10 – 11:30 a.m., Oct. 26, James L. Goodwin Conservation Center, 23 Potter Rd., Hampton, CT. Before you can truly enjoy the outdoors, you need to learn how to be safe outdoors. First, we will watch a short video and talk about how to find your way and stay safe out in the woods. Then, we’ll go out and put our new skills to work on the trails. For more information call 860-774-3300 or email
Cherish the Night Sky: 7 – 9 p.m., Oct. 26, Camp Laurel, 175 Clubhouse Rd., Lebanon, CT. Join The Last Green Valley as we turn our gaze to the skies to look at our constellations and how light pollution impacts our night sky viewing. We will show you how to use a light meter and share information about our efforts to reduce light pollution in the National Heritage Corridor and ensure generations to come can still see the stars. You’ll also learn about our new Night Sky Ranger volunteer program and how you can be a part of the effort to Cherish the Night Sky.
25 Years More! Looking Forward in The Last Green Valley: 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, TLGV Office,
203B Main St., Danielson, CT. As we celebrate 25 years of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, join us for a look back at how partnerships have shaped this unique and nationally significant region. Then share your vision of how we can ensure future generations will be able to care for, enjoy and pass on the beautiful landscape, rich history and proud culture of the National Heritage Corridor. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required by contacting Kyle Gregoire at
Stones, Stones and Stones: 10 a.m. to Noon, Oct. 30, Rt. 44, Eastford, CT. Parking lot just west of Fire Tower Rd. Visit a lone grave of a black Civil War veteran and a cellar hole with a nice front step. Next stop is a very large erratic and moving on you will see a CCC-improved stone well and across the way, the remains of a quarrying operation. Lastly, we will visit the remains of a stone stile, the sole access to a cemetery. Most of this 2-mile walk is on a CCC-improved forest road and will be led at a very slow pace by TLGV Ranger Dick. Call 860-315-9869 for more information.
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