As autumn unfolds, the fields and forests across Steep Rock’s preserves are bursting with vibrant colors, a stunning reminder of nature’s beauty. While many species are winding down for the season, our team is reflecting on a productive summer and gearing up for a busy...
Spring is a bustling time at Steep Rock Association. We are hard at work laying out new trails, cleaning up winter debris in our preserves, conducting species surveys, sowing seeds in Judea Garden, and planning a summer full of fun and engaging activities for you....
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...
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...