Annual Report2013

NatioNal Heritage Corridor

We work for a healthy environment. We work to preserve the traditional character of your town. We work for an energized place to grow your business and provide a great quality of life. – P. Bradford Cheney

P. Bradford Cheney Chairman Woodstock, CT

Jason Vincent Vice Chairman Griswold, CT

Myra Ambrogi Secretary Plainfield, CT

Thomas E. Dufresne Treasurer Southbridge, MA

Donna Baron Lebanon, CT

Elsie Bisset Voluntown, CT

Rick Hermonot Sterling, CT

Bill Jobbagy Coventry, CT

Alexandra McNitt Sturbridge, MA

Mike Nelson Norwich, CT

Elaine Knowlton Brooklyn, CT

Norma O’Leary Thompson, CT

Wayde Schmidt Pomfret, CT

Joan St. Ament Woodstock, CT

Jean Sullivan Brimfield, MA

Eric Thomas CT Governor’s designee Hartford, CT

Brian Wells Mansfield, CT

Charlene Perkins Cutler Executive Director & CEO

Lois Bruinooge Deputy Executive Director

Michelle Bourgeois Director of Sustainability

Bill Reid Chief Ranger

Sharon Wakely Finance Administrator

Valerie Imre Program Coordinator

LyAnn Graff Administrative Assistant

And contractors Christine Armstrong Education Outreach Coordinator

Louise Muller Web Technician

TLGV Board of direcTors

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Message from the Chairman I am pleased to report that The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) has completed another successful year. Walktober saw an increase of 25% in participation for the 23rd annual program. TLGV measured $278 million in the economic impacts of tourism for 2013, with more than 1.9 million visitors enjoying our beautiful National Heritage Corridor through activities like outdoor recreation, sightseeing, and fairs and festivals. More than 1,200 students received hands-on environmental science education through our Watershed Education Program, inspiring them to make sound choices for the place where they live. TLGV worked with hundreds of volunteers who donated 1,323 hours of their time to clean up trails and river ways, monitor water quality, and represent TLGV at public events, a value of $153,649. TLGV has connected residents to producers more directly and now locally-produced foods are the norm at eateries and markets, not an anomaly. There are over 315,000 people that live here in The Last Green Valley. We work for a healthy environment. We work to preserve the traditional character of your town. We work for an energized place to grow your business and provide a great quality of life. Our goal is simple: we strive to bring the best that New England has to offer to all who visit or live here. With the help of volunteers, the support of our 35 member towns, and the hard work of our talented staff, we will continue the important work to meet that challenging goal.

P. Bradford Cheney Chairman, TLGV Board of Directors

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in actionEducation Programs The TLGV Education Program strives to reach the greatest number of students and be active in different forms of learning that will inspire a depth of understanding and commitment to the stewardship of The Last Green Valley by future generations. Initiated in May, 2013 the program has already served more than 1100 students in 12 different towns.

Watershed Education Module – is presented in the classroom by Christine Armstrong, TLGV Ranger and Education Outreach Coordinator. The program uses a model watershed to communicate the importance of keeping our water clean as it flows through and under The Last Green Valley landscape. Students are inspired to make sound environmental decisions.Cost $24,762

Recreation & StewardshipWater Trails Video – a partnership with high school students and the National Park Service to video document water trails for safety and education. The final products will be available to the public on the TLGV website.Cost $17,043

Water Trails Development – a partnership among the TLGV Water Trails Committee, US Army Corps of Engineers, CDEEP, nonprofits, municipalities and businesses to provide safe and convenient access for residents and

visitors to water resources in the National Heritage Corridor. The project includes improving water trail access sites, installing kiosks with professionally designed and current information and maps, and producing paddle guides and interactive maps (available on the website).Cost $117,950

Cleanups – a support system to municipalities, nonprofits, business associations and youth groups for community projects to clean up rivers, roads, parks and paths. Last year, more than 1,000 volunteers removed more than 11 tons of trash from the National Heritage Corridor.Cost $10,605

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TLGV Rangers – coordinated by Chief Ranger Bill Reid, TLGV Rangers are trained volunteers who are conversant in all things TLGV, deliver presentations to the community, and assist at major events. They are the public face of TLGV and provide hundreds of hours of service throughout the year. Cost $74,235

Seasonal programs – Chief Ranger Bill Reid also organizes numerous experiences, including the Mid-Winter Eagle Survey and Earth Month, to connect residents first-hand to the resources of the National Heritage Corridor.Cost $52,466

Natural Resource ConservationSouthern New England Heritage Forests – a regional project to strengthen forest stewardship by educating woodland owners about forest management and conservation techniques. TLGV is coordinating an aspect of the project and partnering with the North East State Foresters Association, U.S. Forest Service, state forestry agencies, and many nonprofits in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island to implement this project. Cost $36,671

Water Quality Monitoring – uses more than a hundred trained volunteers throughout the watershed to measure essential data for EPA, CDEEP and MDEP with professional equipment. This allows state and federal agencies to prioritize funding for clean ups and other watershed conservation measures.Cost $42,275

Thames River Basin Partnership – dozens of agencies and organizations come together each quarter to share resources, develop strategies, and implement regional approaches to natural resource protection. TLGV provides funding to coordinate the quarterly meetings and annual “floating” workshop.Cost $3,000

TLGV Sustainable Communities – provides continuing education for land use decision makers, particularly the volunteers in our municipalities who are constantly changing.Cost $31,687

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Agricultural Sustainability Agvocate – a multi-level partnership to help communities become more farm friendly. To date, the Agvocate has worked with 14 towns that have developed their own agriculture commissions or committees, improved local land use practices, and produced educational materials and events for residents on the value of agriculture in their community.Cost $19,685

Mastering the Business of Agriculture (MBAg) – curriculum development and technical assistance in business planning for farmers, an essential element for diversification and expansion financing and planning.Cost $133,736

Economic Development & TourismWalktober – 23rd year with a record number (164) of free guided walks, hikes, bike rides, paddles and special events to connect approximately 45,000-50,000 residents and visitors to the region’s rich resources. Tremendous economic driver for local communities.Cost $30,162

TLGV Tourism Brand Development and Promotion – advertising nature-based recreation, small town New England experiences and agritourism to draw tourism dollars to the

region. Developing special initiatives like Green Lights to energize tourism during winter months. Impacts measured: 1.9 million visitors annually who had an economic impact of $278 million region-wide.Cost $58,163

The Guide to The Last Green Valley – annual fulfillment product for tourism inquiries and information racks/centers featuring accommodations, dining, shopping, outdoor recreations, agri-businesses, seasonal calendar of events and substantial editorial copy.Cost $65,881

Our Major SponsorsWe are most grateful to all of our major sponsors who stepped forward to support TLGv’s work in 2013. We thank them all.

Connecticut Light & Power was TLGV’s first corporate sponsor years ago. CL&Ps consistent support and encouragement for the work of this organization has nurtured our sustainability and credibility. TLGV is very thankful for our partnership.

First Niagara Bank entered into a multi-year collaboration with TLGV in 2013, supporting the organization’s work by providing logistical services and office space. We are very grateful and look forward to many years of productive partnership.

Millenium Power Partners, L.P. has supported TLGV for a number of years, particularly in the stewardship of the Quinebaug River. It’s support has been essential for TLGV watershed projects and will help us to achieve many of our long term goals.

Among TLGV’s perennial partners are Southbridge Savings Bank and Savings Institute Bank & Trust whose support of programs like Walktober has enabled TLGV to reach wider audiences.

Keith and elaine Knowlton have provided leadership and years of service to sustain TLGV.

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FinAnciAL STATemenTSBalance Sheet

The Last Green Valley, Inc. as of September 30, 2013, Audited Financial Statement

Assets

CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $ 182,456 Grant Receivable 24,480 Inventory 870 Prepaid Expenses 8,672

Total Current Assets 216,478 Property and Equipment: Machinery and Equipment 25,842 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (24,731)

Net Property and Equipment 1,111 TOTAL ASSETS $ 217,589

Liabilities and Net Assets

CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts Payable $ 24,500 Accrued Expenses 25,400

Total Current Liabilities 49,900

NET ASSETS: Unrestricted 167,689

Total Net Assets 167,689

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 217,589

FY2013 Income Sourcesn National Park Service $ 689,121n Sales, merchandise 2,147n Grants 102,370n Contributions 66,099n Memberships/Fees 71,680 n Interest Income 528n Advertising Income 17,100n Fundraising Event 23,166n Member Activities 1,690Total Income $ 973,901

FY2013 Expense Allocations

n Programming & Outreach $637,102

n Administration & Overhead 109,959

n Membership & Development 62,041

Total Expense Allocation $809,102

Thank you to all TLGV Members & DonorsGifts in honor or memoryAnonymous in memory of

Carlos BartonLoring Boyden in memory

of Sgt. Nathan BoydenJim & Helen Bruinooge in

honor of Dick & Sandie Williamson and in memory of Van Wyck Williamson

Georgette Chenail in memory of Roland E. Chenail

Falcon Farm in memory of Hon. Chase Going Woodhouse

Faith L. Johnson in honor of Louise Pempek

Ayla Kardestuncer in memory of Peter Be rris

Irene Profetto in memory of Ketola & Brown families

Janet Robertson in memory of James Oliver Robertson

Under $25Anonymous Jennifer Almeida John Carter Ellsworth E. Chase, Jr. Georgette Chenail Ray Dahlstrom Patricia A. Daly Michele Fitzpatrick Debra Giambattista Richard & Diane Giggey Tim Gillane Adam & Jamie Goulas Dr. Gwen Haaland, Ph.D. Craig Johnson Dave Johnson Steve Johnson Tom Johnson Joshua’s Tract Conservation

& Historic Trust Phyllis Lapierre Jeff Lorello Alfred MacDaniel George Magnan Rob & Jobina Miller Gail Milroy Performing Arts of NE

Connecticut Matt Power Robert Reed Keith & Meghan Schoppe

Paul Warren Richard & Sandie

Williamson Mike & Jessica Wolak Susan Yetter

$25+ Anonymous Frank & Terry Aleman Jeanne Alexander Debbie Almada Julia Altdorf Valerie Amsel Kiku Andersen Christine Armstrong Steven Ayer Dianne & Nick Bachmansky Tim & Joan Baffaro Joan Ballestrini Merilyn G. Bambauer Jacquie Barbarossa William Barber Eric Barbour Kim Smith Barrett Michael & Denise Baum Shirley Belden James Belisle Pamela Benton Ruth Bergeron Shirley Bernstein Doug Berrisford Donald S. Berry Diane & Mark Billings Dorothy Billington Ruth Blakney Bryan Blanchard Paul & Candace

Bodenhofer Beverly Bogert Claire Bolduc Charles & Rita Borovicka Cindy Bradley Diane Bradley Linda Bronstein Bob Burgoyne Karin Burlingame Morris Burr Ken & Beverly Butkiewicz William & Naomi Campbell Charles Carey Arnold & Mary Carlson Ralph & Jean Carlson William Carver, Sr. Tom & Linda Chase Chickadees Anne Christie & Steve Russo Lauren Churchill

Eleanor Clark Geraldine Coady Coco’s Cottage Ronald & Donna Coderre John Cole Joyce Coleman Connecticut Tigers William Connors Mike Cutlip Danielson Auto Sarah Williams Danielson

DAR Chapter Marie Daumy Susan Davis & Jeff Simpson Dot Davis Digiplex Lisbon 12 Cinema Jean de Smet Deb’s Place Michael DeCesare &

Afshan Jafar Ann DeFranco Tom DeJohn John & Kathy Delaney Clare Despathy John & Lauren Dignam John & Betty Donahue Dragon Flower Ceramics Mark & Dorothy Drobney Bernard Dubb Donald & Judith

Ducheneau Linda K. Duckstein Kathy Dunton-Farnsworth Eastern CT Conservation

District, Inc. David Elliott Jim & Shirley Faucher Rudy J. & Joy P. Favretti Lois Fay Cyndy A. Firer Audrey A. Franklin Eileen G. Fritz Deborah Fuller Rita Fuller Edward Gagnon

Neal & Carol Ganz Charles & Anne Gatti Gerald & Rozalyn Geissert Patricia Gelinas George’s Galley Patricia Goff Barry Gorfain &

Debbie Tedford LyAnn Graff & Ken

Carpenter Michele Greaves Anne & Barry Greene, Jr. Karen Greer Gregoire’s Herb Farm Griswold Historical Society Andy Guzallis David & Marjorie Hall John & Susan Hall Christine & Richard Haller Kathleen Hart John Haskell Lisa Hayden Steve & Leesa Heath Paul & Ann Hennen Joseph E. Hickey, Jr. Hickory Ridge Tree Farm Edwin Hinkel John Hoadley Robert & Leslie Holland Katherine Holt J. Edward Hood Nelson J. Horr Eleanor W. Hubbard Carolyn Huff Joseph & Valentine

Iamartino The Ice Box Plus John Ilewicz Lorraine Jencik Sandra Johnson Mark & Sue Johnston David & Carol Jordan Joseph Jewelers K & E Farms Kaplan & Brennan , LLP

Judith Ann & Edward Keegan Paul Killoran Greg & Suzanne Kline Angela Kneeland Donna Koenig Donald Konow &

Susan Allen Glenn Krevosky John Kucharski Paul Laccavole Barbara Laliberte Nancy Lamirande Sally Larmon Dennis Latchum David Lawrence David K. Leff Mary Beth Leonard Michael & Cecilia

Longenbaker Nicholas Longo Virge Lorents Judy Loxsom Catherine Lynch Lucy MacWilliams Martin & Michele Maloney Rocco Marino Steve & Linda Mark Christine Marschall Joan Marschall Sara May Dale & Judith Maynard William Maynard Carole McCarthy Pam McCormick Bill & Louise McDermott David G. McKinley Joan Menard Rich & Ann Merritt The Metro Bistrot Michael & Kathleen

Michalak Jane & Jack Middleton Larry Millhofer Wendy Mis Thomas & Nancy Moretta Jen & Tim Mueller Beverly Muldoon Mike Mullaly James Nardulli Kurt & Carolyn Nelson Judy Nilson Linda Noon Heather O’Connor Michael & Renee O’Farrell Dena & Keith O’Hara Leila F. Ostby Daniel Otero

Richard & Florence Parker Manny Patel Christine Petersen &

Christian Wagner Melissa Phillips Elaine Piazza Dawn Pindell Pioneer Brewing Company Eric Pohlman Rita Pollack Nancy Polydys Philip & Marjorie Prince Irving & Dorthea Pulsifer Girish Punj Robert Quevillon Marion B. Racine Anis & Ann Racy Marilyn & Bob Rath Jeff & Gloria Regan Herbert & Beverly

Richardson Gloria Ricker Faith A. Robinson Scott Robinson Jeanette Rohan Irene Roy Steven A. Russo &

Anne Christie Lester Ruth Edward Ryerson Steven Sadlowski Mary Santos Marylou Savoy Robert Schoff Reverend Barbara Schreier Julia Sedor Senexet Grange #40 William Shanahan James & Evelyn Shea Elanah Sherman Mike & Susan Sherman Frank & Susan Shuell Warren & Angela Smith Reverend Jocelyn B.

Gardner Spencer Susie L. St. Laurent Bruce & Georgia L. Stauffer Susan & Stephen Steinruck Patricia T. Stevens Sunnyside Farms G. Leslie Sweetnam Barbara & Paul

Szostakowski Richard & Lynn Tarozzi Jane & Art Torrence Treasurers & Trash

Consignment Shoppe

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Susan Trimble Joan Trivella Barbara Tschirpke Jennifer Tufts Clifford & Edna Van Dyke Omer & Theresa Viens Lawrence & Danielle Vincent Sandra Vinton &

Jeanne Wadsworth Murray Wachman Cheryl Wakely Jennifer Wallace Linda Walsh Jennifer A. Watson Alicia Wayland Webster Lake Association,

Inc. Carolyn Werge William & Anne Wernau Doe West Vicki Wetherell John Wilhelm William Winter David Wojcik Sylvia Jane Wojcik Carol Wood Woodland Trails Wildflower

Nursery Walter & Debra Woycik Patricia Zalesny

$50+ Anonymous (4) Dean & Suzanne Albro Arc Emporium Kathy Avery Barbara & Doris Barrett Russell R. Becker Helen Bender William Benton Museum

of Art Dean Blanchard Alton & Jill Blodgett Thomas & Kathy Borner Robert & Katherine Boucher Loring Boyden Robert Briere Eileen D. Brown

Charitable Trust Lois Bruinooge William Murray Buttner Lawrence & Carol Campion Canterbury Lions Club Cary’s Grants Lenore & Stuart Case Beverly Champany

Paul Chaplain Chase Graphics James Clark Dale Cloud Maureen Combs Connecticut Audubon

Society at Trailwood Connecticut Soaring

Association, Inc. Jane Cook & Chip Gough Richard & Mary Cooper Stephen & Jeanette Cooper David Corsini & Delia Berlin Cornerstone Creations Robert E. Crootof Robert Curtis Sherill Cyr Danielson BPOE Lodge of

Elks #1706 James R. Davis John F. Dean Caroline Delaney Richard &

Elizabeth Delhaie, Sr. Christopher &

Kathleen Demers Howard B. Denslow Mary Rose Deveau Droll Yankees Lucille K. Duhamel East Woodstock

Congregational Church Edible Nutmeg Mary Ellen Ellsworth Brigitte Falke Lenore Felpel & Jim Hamel Ronald & Barbara Fitzpatrick Thomas Foley, Jr. Laura Foxx Don & Janice Francis Elizabeth Gannon Claire Gates Ron & Norma Gingras Joy & John Glynn Veronica Glynn Gabrielle Gratton Paul Grenier George & Sandra Groom Geraldine Gross Guns of Norwich Hitstorical

Society, Inc. Alison U. Haber Nathan Hale Homestead Marie A. Hakmiller Hank’s Restaurant Rex & Sue Harkness

Heirloom Food Company Elaine Hodge David R. Hoey Don & Rachel Holmes Horizon Wings Jim & Brenda Houghton Jorie Hunken Hunt’s Christmas Tree Farm Huntington Homestead The Governor Samuel

Huntington Trust Rebecca S. Ikehara J & D Civil Engineers, LLC Jorgensen Center for the

Performing Arts Carlotta Kennedy Killingly Historical Society Mary Eliza Kimball Ann Kouatly Kathi Laferriere Ken & Linda Lamothe Donna LaPointe Tom Laskey Leslie Lavallee Lebanon Historical Society

Museum & Visitors Ctr. Patricia L. LeBeau Larry & Kitty Lowenthal Millicent Lussier Mary McGrattan Alexandra McNitt &

Christine Holbrook Meadow Stone Farm Sean Mechin Pauline Metras John Meyer &

Carolyn Mills-Meyer Peggy Miller Stan Morytko, Jr. Jennifer Nadeau Carol Joy Nelson Peter & Elaine Nelson Richard & Avis Norman Northeastern Connecticut

Art Guild Norwich Community

Development Corporation

Old Sturbridge Village Inn & Lodges

Carol Oliver Palazzi Orchard Palmer Arboretum Jane Palmer Evelyne Parizek Pfizer Foundation Matching

Gifts Program Tamsen & David Philippi Raymond & Anne Pierson Preston Historical Society,

Inc. Irene Profetto Alexander & Maureen

Prokos Eleanor Provencal William B. Reid Chuck & Ann Marie Reuter Dennis & Kelley Rice Katharine Richardson Barry & Jane Rider Margaret Rohloff Linda Rollins Roseland Cottage Jim & Pam Rubovits Robert Sawyer Gordan Schies Eric Schott Grace A. Sheehan Nancy Sheldon Ted & Barbara Simmons Caroline E. Sloat Joan St. Ament St. Anne Shrine Gift Shop Ernie & Sandy Staebner David & Debbie Stoloff Sturbridge Lions Club Frank Sweezey, Jr. Dana & Cheryl Swenson Nancy & Janina Swiacki Jo Ann Szela Ron & Gwyneth Tillen Edward R. Tollman David & Lisa Totman Marshall & Karin Tourtellotte Town of Franklin The Governor Jonathan

Trumbull House Museum

Mrs. Bruce Valentine Barbara Vizoyan Voluntown Economic

Development Commission

Joseph Wade Walter Watson Lynn & Donna Weaver Gary & Carol Weed

Cathy & Shane White Jim & Joyce Wicks Willimantic Brewing

Compay, LLC Windham ARTS Windham Region Chamber

of Commerce Walter Wojciehowski William & Kathleen

Zamagni William Zamagni, Sr. Herbert Zickwolf Susan Zimmerman &

Claude Pellegrino

$100+ Anonymous (6) 101 Business Solutions A-1 Septic Service Inc. Abigail’s Jewel Box Roger Adams Joseph & Dawn Adiletta The Adventure Park at

Storrs Alexanders Lake

Homeowners Assoc. Allen Hill Farm, LLC Alpaca Obsession, LLC America’s Best Value Inn Archambault Insurance

Associates Arts & Framing Dan & Mary Atwood B.C.S. Co., Inc. A. David & Margaret

Babbitt Baker’s Dozen John Baldwin Marilyn & Peter Barlow Donna Baron The Bed & Breakfasts of

Mystic Coast & Country David & Alice Belden John & Janice Benda Berkshire Hathaway

HomeServices Bird Song Inn The Bird Store and More Blackmer Farm Janet & Dennis Blanchette Bogey Lanes Bond Brothers

Entertainment Booklover’s Gourmet Richard & Nancy Booth Michelle Bourgeois Brialee RV & Tent Park, Inc. Mrs. Bridge’s Pantry Steve & Karen Broderick Brooklyn Historical Society Brush It Off, LLC Buell’s Orchard David & Nancy Bull Carolyn Read Burns &

William Burns Business Systems &

Incentives, Inc. Cafemantic Margaret Campanelli Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary Celebrations Gallery &

Shoppes Chamber of Central Mass

South Charlie Brown

Campground Chase Road Growers Craig & Mary Cheyne The Christmas Barn Warren & Marguerite Church Cliff’s Auto Body Comfort Inn & Suites,

Dayville Colleen & Robert Cording The Cottage House Courthouse Bar & Grille Creamery Brook Bison Peter & Dawn Curry Carolyn Cutler Catherine D’Agostino Danielson Surplus Sales Inc. Daughters of the Holy Spirit Cornelia Dayton Helen-Marie Dearden Anne DeBowes Demers Accounting Services Beth Desjardin Susan Devokaitis Devon Point Farm Dime Bank The Dinosaur Place at

Nature’s Art Village Diversified Real Estate

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David & Evelyn Duffner Thomas & Lynne Dufresne Lucian Dzialo Jerome & Diane Ethier The Fabric Stash Falcon Farm Mary & Ken Feathers Linda C. Felt Fidelity Charitable Gift

Fund Finnish-American Heritage

Society Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc. Flying Carpet Studio John Folsom Kerstin Forrester Frog Rock Rest Stop, LLC Roger & Nancy Gale Garden Gate Florist The Gardens at Bassetts

Bridge Farm Janet & Bob Garon Tom & Nancy Gerseny Golden Lamb Buttery Dave Goodrich Albert Gosselin, Sr., M.D. Goudreau’s at Nash’s

Garden Center Grant’s Berry Patch Sonia & Kevin Greene Griswold Corporation Ann Gruenberg Gwyn Careg Inn Roswell & Gretchen Hall Harp and Dragon, LLC Roslyn Harrington Russell F. Harris Heart & Home Highland Festival

Association of Scotland, CT

Holiday Inn Express The Hoot Hull Forest Products, Inc. Hurme Radio TV &

Appliance Patricia Hynson Alice B. Jansen Jessica Tuesdays Christopher Johnson Faith L. Johnson Robert E. & Joan Johnson William Johnson Ayla Kardestuncer Doug Kehl Quentin & Margaret Kessel King’s Inn

Hans & Christina Koehl Marilyn L. Labbe Ann Barry & Dennis Landis Paul & Louise Lee Scott & Rebecca Lehmann Leslie Lewis Bonnie & Gary Lipstreu Lisbon Historical Society Lord Thompson Manor Main Street Grille Mansfield Drive-In Theatre

& Marketplace Maple Lane Farms Maxine Marcy Diane & Jeffrey Marshall Jeff & Cheryl Mathieu Loretta McHugh Meiklem Kiln Works Art &

Centerspace Wellness Alan & Katherine Miller David Mitchell Chris Mooney David J. Morris Louise Muller David & Karen Nelson Michael & Mandy Nelson Michael J. & Tenley G.

Nelson New Boston Beef Denise Noiseux OFS Fitel, LLC Thomas & Marie Olson Panache of Putnam, LLC John & Patricia Papini Bruce & Linda Parsons Partridge Hill Gardens The Past Antiques Market

& Museum David Patenaude, Sr. Peppertree Camping, Inc. Pine Hill Alpaca Farm, LLC Pizza Pizzazz Plainfield Historical

Society Plainfield Lions Club, Inc. Pomfret Lions Club Pomfret Proprietors Pomfret School Gary Powell June Powell Putnam Business

Association Howard Raphaelson Ken & Nancy Rawn Rawson Materials Bill & Ellen Rewinski Rhode Island Canoe &

Kayak Association, Inc. Riley’s Sandwich &

Sweet Shopppe Peter Rimkus &

Debbie Myers River Bend Campground John & Linda Rodolewicz Sally Rogers Irene Ross James & Deborah Russel The Daniel Rust House Salon One Day Spa Thomas Sanford Sarantopoulos &

Sarantopoulos LLP Sawmill Pottery Gerald W. Sazama Scranton’s Shops Sean Patrick’s Plants Kevin & Linda Shaw Sherwin Willaims John & Nancy Silander Slater Memorial Museum Mark & Debby Smith The Snack Shak Soleil & Suns Bakery Someplace Special Southbridge Hotel &

Conference Center Spirit of Broadway Theater Stageloft Repertory

Theater Stateline Campresort &

Cabins Dr. & Mrs. Robert Stetson, Jr. Sturbridge Seafood Sullivan & Company Real

Estate, LLC The Sunshine Shop Inc. Thomas & Sandra Swale Sweet Emotions Candy Sweet Evalina’s Stand Barbara Tate David Taylor Laura Tedeschi James & Elaine Tenis Ross & Joanne Tomlin Town of Killingly Traveler Restaurant Trink-et Shoppe Law Office of

Andrea L. Truppa Village Electric Cristine M. Waldron Wallis Cove Cabins Robert & Pauline White Ben Williams Ray & Sarah Winter John Wolchesky Lucy Wong

Woodstock Merchants Woodstock Orchards, LLC Woolworks, Ltd. Loretta Wrobel David & Marjorie Yeager William J. Zenko Zion Hill Farm

$250+ 18th Century Purity Farm Joellen Anderson Bed and Breakfast at

Taylors Corner Beltane Farm Jim & Helen Bruinooge Cargill Chevolet Betty Challgren Circle C Campground, Inc. Roberta Cook Robert & Judith Cornoni Marcy Dawley Peter Deary Dexter-Russell, Inc. Gary L. & Catherine A. Donn Ann Dunnack The Farmer’s Cow First Congregational

Church of Woodstock Friendly Spirits Sharon Gabiga Thomas & Donna Hawkins Jonathan Edwards Winery Landon Tire, Inc. Lucille A. Langlois Ellen Lehtimaki Kenneth E. Mahler &

Christine A. Strick Jeffrey & Amy Miller John & Darlene Miller Nathan Hale Inn &

Conference Center Nutmeg Container Corp. Ernest & Norma O’Leary Joyce M. Rivers Barbara & Sebastian Scripps South Charlton Reservoir

Association Sturbridge Host Hotel &

Conference Center Tailored Kitchens by

Anne-Marie Town of Chaplin Town of Coventry Town of Hampton Town of Putnam Town of Sprague United Technologies Vanilla Bean Café Jason & Jennifer Vincent Weiss & Hale Financial, LLC

Wesleyan University WILI - AMFM Radio

Station Willimantic Food Co-op Wilson Language Training

$500+ Anonymous (2) 85 Main Myra Ambrogi Angell House Design Denise Archambault ARS Products The Barn at Gray Mare

Hill Guest House Bella’s Bistro John Boland &

Susan Preston Boland Thomas Cahill, MD Russ Cohen Jeff Conrad Katharine L. W. &

Winthrop M. Crane Foundation

Datzmedia Dog Lane Café Thomas & Nancy Dziki Jack & Stephanie Gosselin Richard and Elena

Hermonot/ Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm

Inn at Woodstock Hill King Cadillac GMC Bruce & Donna Kosa William & Martha

MacLaren Marty’s of Dudley Peggy & Christopher

Mc Kleroy Old Sturbridge Village Oliver Wight Tavern Ralph & Cecilia Otto Jeff & Lindsay Paul Publick House Historic Inn Putnam Plastics

Corporation Janet Robertson Sharpe Hill Vineyard Sweet Peas Fine Foods &

Farm Market Vegware US, Inc. Webco Chemical Corp. Westford Hill Distillers WINY-AM Radio Station

Woodstock Hill Preserves

$1,000+ ABC Rent-A-Tent Richard & Linda Auger/

Taylor Brooke Winery, LLC

Blue Pine Outdoors Heath Drury Boote &

Shep Boote Charter Oak Federal

Credit Union P. Bradford Cheney Church Street Storage, LLC The Citizens National Bank CME Associates, Inc. Elaine Crooke Charlene & Doug Cutler Eastern Savings Bank Farm Credit East Tony Felice &

Marybeth Gorke-Felice John & Joan Gray Newell & Betty Hale

Foundation Rebecca M. Harvey Marjorie L. Hoskin Ivanhoe Tool & Die Co., Inc. Jewett City Savings Bank Bill & Silvia Jobbagy The Mansion at Bald Hill Mills Family Charitable Trust Paul Wakely Builders, LLC Putnam Bank ReMax Regional Office Savers Bank Spirol International Corp. Vienna Restaurant &

Historic Inn

$5,000+ Keith & Elaine Knowlton Savings Institute Bank

& Trust Southbridge Savings Bank Verizon Wireless Zone

$15,000+ Millennium Power

Partners, L.P.

$25,000+ Connecticut Light & Power First Niagara Bank

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The forests of The Last Green Valley are filtering 1.2 million tons of carbon from the air each year, creating 1.4 million tons of new topsoil, and producing enough oxygen for 8.3 million people, more than 27 times its population of 300,000.

– William Jobbagy

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