Did you know that many of our supporters give non-cash gifts, such as stocks, QCDs and grants from donor advised funds? We encourage you to explore these “tax smart” options, which offer you tax benefits while providing us with sustained support.Your financial advisor/trustee will need...
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;...
Video and Photos Courtesy of Rocky BarryAs the chill of autumn air envelops us and we enter a season of giving thanks, we want to express our gratitude to you, our major gift donors. Your contributions are vital and Steep Rock's Rossiter Circle Dinner in...
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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...
Steep Rock recognizes invasive plants and animals as some of the most significant threats to the well-being of our protected natural and agricultural lands. In August, our volunteer work party tackled a stand of Japanese barberry in Steep Rock preserve. A non-native ornamental that is...
https://vimeo.com/852725022?share=copyOn June 27th, we received a call from a hiker in Hidden Valley Preserve that trees were down on some trails, and she was “seeing sky where I usually see trees!”Upon investigation, we discovered that a microburst from the previous day’s thunderstorms had snapped off or...
Steep Rock Association's ten-week paid internship program immerses college and high school students in all aspects of our organizational operations. Our interns make a difference in our community, gain real-world skills in land conservation, sustainable agriculture and nonprofit management - and have fun in the...
Steep Rock is thrilled to welcome Andria Budd, Carol Maxwell, Richard Rosen, and Steven Fisch as new Trustees to our board. With diverse backgrounds and a shared love for nature, these individuals bring valuable expertise and a deep commitment to our mission.From Andria’s financial acumen...
In this VISTA, we take you “behind the scenes” of our land trust, offering you a glimpse of the day-today activities and long-term work involved in protecting and stewarding the lands you love. From acquiring critical conservation lands to stewarding our forests and waterways and...