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August 2020 E-News

Weathering the Storms                                                                                                           […]

September 2020 E-News

  September is the month where Steep Rock Association likes to thank our donors and greater community for their support during the year. And what a year 2020 has been! While we’ve had to scale back programs and cancel some events, we still want to say Thank You! Please join us Saturday, September 12th at […]

October 2020 E-News

Enjoying Autumn–In Perpetuity!  Photo: Brian E. Hagenbuch To date, Steep Rock Association has preserved over 5,200 acres of land in and around Washington, CT, in perpetuity. Walking our trails this month, I realize that the beauty and splendor of the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn that greeted indigenous cultures thousands of years ago are now […]

Show Your Love for Steep Rock Association

Dear Steep Rock Community, It’s been a “stormy” few months! But Steep Rock is still here for you. We are here for you during the pandemic. In March we had to close our offices but vowed to keep our preserves open as a place for you to get outside and recreate in nature. We kept […]

Storm Recovery and Trail Conditions: A Message from Steep Rock Association

Tropical Story Isaias has had a significant impact in all Steep Rock Preserves. We lost count of the number of trees broken or felled on our trails in Hidden Valley, Macricostas, and Steep Rock Preserves. But within 12 hours of the storm’s abatement, staff, trail managers, and volunteers began assessing damage, clearing debris, and removing […]

Steep Rock Association Announces Leadership Changes

The Board of Trustees and staff of Steep Rock Association are excited to announce leadership changes in the organization. In June, Board President Eugene Pinover and Chairperson Kirsten Feldman stepped down after serving their respective terms. The Board elected Thomas Rickart of Washington, as President, and Peary Stafford of Warren, as Secretary. John Santoleri of […]

Camping and COVID-19 Updates: A Message from Steep Rock Association

We regret to inform you that the Steep Rock 2020 Camping season has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone with camping reservations will have their deposit returned. In addition, the two outhouses are closed and locked and Tunnel Road will remain closed. All preserves and trails remain open to the public. While enjoying […]

Are We Open? A MESSAGE FROM STEEP ROCK ASSOCIATION

Steep Rock Association is pleased to let you know that our three preserves (Hidden Valley, Macricostas, and Steep Rock) remain open for passive recreational use such as hiking, birdwatching, photography, fishing, and similar activities. Open hours are sunrise to sunset. We welcome your visit. Below are SRA’s preserve rules to enhance your experience. We updated […]

Special Conservation Considerations for Spring and Summer

Much more stirs in Steep Rock Association (SRA) preserves nowadays, and no, I am not referring to the recent influx of hikers seeking respite from COVID-19 constraints. Breeding season is underway for many of the wild inhabitants that call SRA preserves home. It is an especially vulnerable time for them. Raising offspring requires a tremendous […]

Matching Gifts

 Did you know many companies match donations made by employees, employees’ spouses, and retirees, allowing employees to DOUBLE their generosity and impact? 

Contact your employer today to see if they will match your gift.

QCDs

 If you are 70½ years of age or older, you can take advantage of a popular gift option called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) also known as a IRA charitable rollover.  QCDs offer simple ways to benefit Steep Rock and receive tax benefits in return.

To learn more, visit here.

Stock or Wire

If you’d like to give a gift via wire or stock, please reach out to gifts@steeprockassoc.org for our account information.

DAF

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When granting through your donor-advised fund, please use the following information:

Our legal name: Steep Rock Association, Inc.
Tax ID: #06-6069060
Mailing address: PO Box 279, Washington Depot, CT 06794

Check Donations

Please make checks payable to Steep Rock Association. Our mailing address is:

Steep Rock Association
PO Box 279
Washington Depot, CT 06794