Steep Rock Association Protects 30 Acres of Conservation Habitat in Washington, CT
New Preston, CT– Steep Rock Association (SRA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of an ecologically significant 30.5-acre parcel that will help protect water quality, wildlife corridors, and core forests in Washington, CT and is part of SRA’s Macricostas Expansion Project. Known as Pinnacle Cliffs, the acquisition is nestled between Macricostas Preserve and the Town […]
Introducing Harvest to Home: A Community Initiative to Fight Food Insecurity
We recently sat down with Kate Karet from Steep Rock’s Community Engagement Committee to discuss an exciting new program, Harvest to Home. This initiative combines fresh produce from Judea Garden with the culinary creativity of local chefs to provide easy-to-make recipes for local food shelters. Judea Garden volunteers play a key role in delivering recipe […]
Follow the Forest
The forests of the eastern United States cover 926,000 square miles: an area far greater than those of the American West. Scientists consider this the most intact temperate deciduous and mixed forest region on Earth. In the middle of this world-renown resource, Follow the Forest seeks to protect and connect core forests, the largest intact […]
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Meeker Steps – The Heavy Lifting of a Steep Rocker
Chapin Bates, Volunteer “Steep Rocker” We recently sat down with Chapin Bates, a dedicated volunteer who is one of our skilled “Steep Rockers” – a small group of craftsmen who, along with out Trail Management Team, was trained by outside experts to learn how to do specialized stonework. Since 2022, their main responsibility has been […]
Seniors in Steep Rock Relaunched
Photo Credit: Mark Szantyr Steep Rock Association is pleased to announce the return of our popular “Seniors in Steep Rock” programs. Together with the Washington Senior Center, SRA is hosting four events that promote a vibrant, engaged, and healthy senior population in Washington and the Litchfield Hills. Our goal is to offer area seniors fun, […]
Steep Rock Celebrates Earth Day
Steep Rock staff will participate in Washington Environmental Council’s (WEC) Roadside Cleanup on Thursday, April 18 cleaning up Christian Street and Route 202 where it borders on our office and Macricostas Preserve. Many of our Preserves border on state highways which tend to receive a lot of trash. As you sign up to clean roads […]
SRA Launches Winter Speaker Series on Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Steep Rock Association is hosting a virtual Winter Speaker Series and invites the public to learn about local wildlife issues, land conservation, sustainable gardening, and the importance of pollinators. Each program aims to inspire participants about the wonders of the natural world and educate them on the importance of local conservation. Programs are carefully crafted […]
Beckoning Bats
October is Bat Appreciation Month. Connecticut’s nine different bat species are simply amazing creatures that play the important role of keeping insect populations in check. Unfortunately, they face a number of threats. This summer, Van Sinderen Conservation Interns Ben Armas and Grace Zona investigated habitat preferences; specifically, what bats require to successfully rear young. Their […]
Beware of Hitchhikers: Spotted Lanternfly
SRA is vigilant about protecting our lands from invasive plant and animal species. Here’s how you can help–We are on high alert for the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), which has been found in high numbers in southwest CT and metro NYC. If you are heading from those areas to Steep Rock–“Look before you leave!” Prevent the […]
