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...
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...
It's winter - Macricostas Preserve has a StoryWalk! This community collaboration between Steep Rock Association, Gunn Memorial Library, and Washington Supply offers a fun and educational outdoor activity for families. Pages from nature-focused children books are posted on display boards along a short, designated trail. Books are...
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Ellen HansonEllen Hanson and her husband Richard Perlman settled in Washington in 2020 enticed by the natural beauty of the hills and the caring and engaged community. Founded in 1991 Ellen’s eponymous interiors firm aims to create “Interior design that is luxurious, sustainable, local, essential,...
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...
One year ago, Steep Rock Association celebrated a significant milestone with the expansion of Hidden Valley Preserve. Thanks to your support, we were able to add 206 acres of core forest and riparian habitat to this remarkable landscape. As we mark the first anniversary of...
A New Ornamental on the Loose Invasive plants are one of the most significant threats to natural communities within Steep Rock’s preserves. By outcompeting native species for resources altering soil properties in their favor, and having few, if any, natural enemies, invasives degrade the overall health...
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...
Protect What You Love https://vimeo.com/931120149?share=copyAs we launch Give Local on April 24-25, we invite you to join us in making a donation for conservation, wildlife protection, recreation, climate resilience, and equitable access to fresh food and the outdoors. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference! Your gift...