Woodstock Historical Society Exhibit and Collections Tour

Tuesday, October 18^th, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Join us as TLGV Members receive a special tour of the Woodstock Historical Society 325th Anniversary Exhibition - A Journey through Woodstock 1686-2011followed by a behind the scenes look at the Woodstock Historical Society collections with Elaine Lachapelle, the society's Cataloger and Research Librarian. Elaine has been actively involved with the Woodstock Historical Society for many years and worked on the WHS new publication, From the Roxbury Fells to the Eastward Vale: A Journey through Woodstock 1686-2011. This amazing new 300-page publication is full of interesting information and early photographs of Woodstock. Copies will be available for purchase by TLGV members.

This program is offered at no charge to TLGV Members, however, a donation to the Woodstock Historical Society is suggested.

For additional information, or to make a reservation for the program, please contact Bill Reid at 860-774-3300 or via e-mail at bill@tlgv.org

CT Audubon Society Grassland Bird Conservation Center at Pomfret

Sunday, Nov 6^th, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

We are pleased to offer a very special opportunity for TLGV Members to tour the new Grassland Bird Conservation Center and adjoining Bafflin Sanctuary with CT Audubon Society Director Sarah Heminway. The newly-opened Grassland Bird Conservation Center at Pomfret incorporates several "green" elements that will be an added feature of the tour. The new classroom facility allows for educational exhibits, workshops and programs for people of all ages. Following the facility tour, TLGV Members are invited for a walk in the 702-acre Bafflin Sanctuary. The sanctuary has been designated an Important Bird Area and over 200 species have been observed on the property.

This program is offered at no charge to TLGV Members, however, a donation to the CT Audubon Society in Pomfret is suggested.

For additional information, or to make a reservation for the program, please contact Bill Reid at 860-774-3300 or via e-mail at bill@tlgv.org

10^th Annual Northeast CT Holiday Dazzle Light Parade

Sunday, November 27^th, 5:00 p.m.

(Rain Date Sunday, December 4^th)

Would you like to join The Last Green Valley in the Holiday Dazzle Light Parade? Last year we decorated the TLGV canoe with green lights and "paddled" the entire parade route. This year we invite our members to join us with a float of their own (has to be green lights). With your help we can have a whole section of the parade light up with The Last Green Valley green lights!

If you can't do a float of your own, consider helping us decorate the TLGV float or be one of the parade walkers helping to spread the word about The Last Green Valley. Parade walkers must be able to walk at a brisk rate for 1.5 miles. Contact Bill Reid by November 1^st if you are interested in creating a TLGV parade float, helping with the TLGV "official" float, or walking. Bill can be reached at 860-774-3300 or by e-mail at bill@tlgv.org.

And, of course, TLGV Members are encouraged to come to the parade, enjoy this wonderful event, and cheer loudly for The Last Green Valley float(s) and walkers! Wear a green light, scarf or hat!

January

Stay tuned to hear about our annual Eagle Survey in January, part of a national effort to count American Bald Eagles in the wild. Chief Ranger Bill will be announcing details later in the fall.