Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Danielson, CT Permit No. 111 P.O. Box 29 Danielson, CT 06239-0029 beauty and treasures of thebeauty and treasures Corridor! Heritage National 26 years of exploring the of exploring 26 years 2016 alktober The Last Green Valley’s Last Green The Capture experiences as you explore The Last Green Valley W Walktober Facebook STEP UP to The Last Green Photo Contest for Members! Valley Member Supported by The people, places and scenes of Walktober are unique & memorable. Seize the sights before you! Walktober • Photo must be taken at a 2016 Walktober experience • Post to The Last Green Valley’s Facebook page with Challenge! #doyouwalktober Do You Walktober? Of course you do! • Tell us where you are & which Walktober you are enjoying. Have fun with it! The Challenge: Attend 15 Walktober experiences this year. • TLGV Members are eligible to • Sign in on each attendance sheet. have their photos used in • Have your photo taken at each Walktober. future publications! • Submit all photos and locations at once with your name & phone number to [email protected]. Not a member? Join online at • Deadline for entries: November 10, 2016. thelastgreenvalley.org • Prize: A specially-designed Walktober Challenge t-shirt – wear it proudly! or call 860-774-3300. • BONUS: If you completed the challenge last year, we’ve got a new prize for you! The Last Green Valley reserves the right to use any photos submitted to The Last Green Valley for any purpose. We always try to give credit to the photographer, Contest open to TLGV Members only! Not a member? so be sure to include complete contact AL HERITAGE CORRIDOR HERITAGE AL information when submitting photos. Join online at thelastgreenvalley.org We encourage photos of people N enjoying Walktober experiences, but or call 860-774-3300 we must have written permission from The Last Green Valley reserves the right to use any photos submitted to The Last Green Valley for any any recognizable subjects, particularly purpose. We always try to give credit to the photographer, so be sure to include complete contact minors (we need permission from their information when submitting photos. We encourage photos of people enjoying Walktober experiences, parents/guardians) in order to publish but we must have written permission from any recognizable subjects, particularly minors (we need the photos. permission from their parents/guardians) in order to publish the photos. NATIO Explore! EllsworthM. E. Walktober in The Last Green Valley The Last Green Valley is a National Heritage Corridor – 35 towns in eastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts, brimming with natural beauty, historic treasures, thriving farms, unique tastes, sips, and shops, and the most enthusiastic The Last Green Valley programs and Walktober leaders you’ve ever met, ready to help you explore and discover it all. projects are generously supported by: Celebrate 26 years of Walktober! What started out as a “Walking Weekend” many years ago has expanded to more than a month’s worth of adventures. Walks, strolls, bike rides, paddles, and events galore, all led by passionate volunteer leaders, put new twists on old familiar places or introduce you to eye-opening and brand new discoveries! Want to Explore! more? Don’t stop after Walktober. Keep that adventurous spirit year-round. You can return to these places throughout the year. Bring family and friends! Use our annual Explore! Guide as your #1 resource to the region. The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) also offers monthly Member Programs, Acorn Adventures & Mystery Member Meanders. Visit thelastgreenvalley.org and our Facebook page for ever-changing, fun-filled, up-to-date options! REMINDERS ☝ Note Key Symbols, as they are your guide to an age-appropriate and pleasurable experience Dress sensibly in sturdy shoes and layered clothing. Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, water, snacks. Note age-appropriateness of walk. ☎ Register in advance if required. Bring friendly, vaccinated dogs ONLY on those walks marked . Keep them on leashes and please clean up any mess. ⛅ Walks go on rain or shine, unless the walk leader determines that condi- tions are unsafe or that weather totally obscures the view. Meet Team Walktober 2016 – Dianne Brown & Regan Miner The “Mr. or Ms. Walktober” honor has been bestowed upon only a small number of walk lead- Walktober 2016 is proudly supported ers over the past few years, and by the following towns: this year we introduce a dynamic Chaplin Pomfret duo from Norwich as they join this extraordinary club! Eastford Putnam Dianne & Regan have teamed up Franklin Sprague to provide what is becoming a Hampton Sturbridge model for other towns organizing Killingly Voluntown a Walktober lineup. All Norwich Walktober experiences are gathered and strategically scheduled to offer attendees memory-making visits. Please give all of our advertisers, municipal, and You can plan to spend a day in business sponsors a high-five, patronize Norwich and comfortably attend more than one Walktober experience. Dianne’s lifetime love of Norwich architecture led her to purchase an 1860 Greek Revival their establishments, and thank them home in Norwich with her husband in 2001. As secretary of the Norwich Historical Society when you see them. and co-chair of Norwich’s Semiseptcentennial Celebration, it seemed natural for Dianne to be part of the newly-formed Norwich Walktober planning group 3 years ago, and to become its chairwoman for the last 2 years. An avid Walktober participant, Dianne is thrilled and honored to be in the position of actually coordinating the walking tours she loves so much! A native of Norwich, Regan is a graduate of Norwich Free Academy and UConn, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public History from CCSU. As a consultant for the Norwich Historical Society, Regan successfully amassed over $120,000 in grant fund- ing towards major projects including restoration of the 18th Century Daniel Lathrop Schoolhouse (now home to the Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center), the “Discover Norwich” exhibit and the “Walk Norwich” self-guided trails. Regan serves on the board of the Society of the Founders of Norwich and is the facilitator for the Norwich Heritage Groups. She hopes to continue advocating for heritage development and being a dedicated steward to her community and its rich history. Thanks to Team Norwich, for helping make Walktober so successful and providing a great model for others to follow! Front photos by: L. Bruinooge, M. Dawley, E. Hood (Opacum Land Trust), A. Brayton (Lakeview Marine) and V. Amsel. A. Dabrowski Explore! EllsworthM. E. Walktober in The Last Green Valley The Last Green Valley is a National Heritage Corridor – 35 towns in eastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts, brimming with natural beauty, historic treasures, thriving farms, unique tastes, sips, and shops, and the most enthusiastic The Last Green Valley programs and Walktober leaders you’ve ever met, ready to help you explore and discover it all. projects are generously supported by: Celebrate 26 years of Walktober! What started out as a “Walking Weekend” many years ago has expanded to more than a month’s worth of adventures. Walks, strolls, bike rides, paddles, and events galore, all led by passionate volunteer leaders, put new twists on old familiar places or introduce you to eye-opening and brand new discoveries! Want to Explore! more? Don’t stop after Walktober. Keep that adventurous spirit year-round. You can return to these places throughout the year. Bring family and friends! Use our annual Explore! Guide as your #1 resource to the region. The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) also offers monthly Member Programs, Acorn Adventures & Mystery Member Meanders. Visit thelastgreenvalley.org and our Facebook page for ever-changing, fun-filled, up-to-date options! REMINDERS ☝ Note Key Symbols, as they are your guide to an age-appropriate and pleasurable experience Dress sensibly in sturdy shoes and layered clothing. Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, water, snacks. Note age-appropriateness of walk. ☎ Register in advance if required. Bring friendly, vaccinated dogs ONLY on those walks marked . Keep them on leashes and please clean up any mess. ⛅ Walks go on rain or shine, unless the walk leader determines that condi- tions are unsafe or that weather totally obscures the view. Meet Team Walktober 2016 – Dianne Brown & Regan Miner The “Mr. or Ms. Walktober” honor has been bestowed upon only a small number of walk lead- Walktober 2016 is proudly supported ers over the past few years, and by the following towns: this year we introduce a dynamic Chaplin Pomfret duo from Norwich as they join this extraordinary club! Eastford Putnam Dianne & Regan have teamed up Franklin Sprague to provide what is becoming a Hampton Sturbridge model for other towns organizing Killingly Voluntown a Walktober lineup. All Norwich Walktober experiences are gathered and strategically scheduled to offer attendees memory-making visits. Please give all of our advertisers, municipal, and You can plan to spend a day in business sponsors a high-five, patronize Norwich and comfortably attend more than one Walktober experience. Dianne’s lifetime love of Norwich architecture led her to purchase an 1860 Greek Revival their establishments, and thank them home in Norwich with her husband in 2001. As secretary of the Norwich Historical Society when you see them. and co-chair of Norwich’s Semiseptcentennial Celebration, it seemed natural for Dianne to be part of the newly-formed Norwich Walktober planning group 3 years ago, and to become its chairwoman for the last 2 years. An avid Walktober participant, Dianne is thrilled and honored to be in the position of actually coordinating the walking tours she loves so much! A native of Norwich, Regan is a graduate of Norwich Free Academy and UConn, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public History from CCSU.