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04 Feb

Posted at 13:15h in Notes From The Field

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Steep Rock Association was a partner organization in a CT Department of Agriculture “Climate Smart Ag” grant awarded to the Northwest CT Land Conservancy (NCLC). SRA enabled two Washington farms—Averill Farm and Waldingfield Farm—to construct high tunnel hoop houses...

04 Feb

Posted at 10:53h in Notes From The Field

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Honoring Major Stephen C. Reich​ As we celebrate Steep Rock’s Centennial in 2025, we reflect on the people and places that define our history. This month, we honor Major Stephen Reich, a local hero whose dedication to his...

01 Jan

Posted at 14:05h in ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT, STORY MAPS

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css="" el_class="block-hidden-valley__title h1-sm"] 2024 Impact Report [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]Every stream, every patch of forest, every bird protected, and every project undertaken by Steep Rock staff and volunteers this year is because of you. Your generosity and belief in what we...

22 Nov

Posted at 13:23h in Donor Impact, Outdoor Recreation

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Engaging Older Adults in Conservation and Recreation​ [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=""]We are thrilled to have been joined by about 75 older adults who participated in our “Seniors in Steep Rock” programs this year. This initiative seeks to promote and sustain...

08 Nov

Posted at 13:29h in Natural Beauty, Notes From The Field, Special Projects

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_single_image image="30754" img_size="large" alignment="center" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_column_text css=""]A primary initiative of our Land & Water Management Plans is to protect and enhance biodiversity – the variety of habitats and species supported by our nature preserves. While some cover types...

30 Oct

Posted at 13:50h in Donor Impact

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_video link="https://vimeo.com/1024526236?share=copy#t=0" align="center" css="" title="Stone Wall Loop Trail with Dan Sherman"][vc_column_text css=""]We're excited to share a meaningful milestone with you—a first glimpse into the Stone Walls Loop in Hidden Valley’s expanded wilderness. In May 2023, thanks to the generosity...

03 Oct

Posted at 13:36h in Uncategorized

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]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...

01 Oct

Posted at 14:37h in VISTA

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]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...

30 Sep

Posted at 13:39h in Donor Impact, Judea Garden

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]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...

26 Sep

Posted at 13:44h in Natural Beauty, Volunteers

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]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...