Hidden Valley Expansion Trails Update
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 this expansion, it’s a perfect time to update you on […]
Microburst in Hidden Valley Preserve
https://vimeo.com/852725022?share=copy On 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 blew down hundreds of trees on about 15 […]
VISTA Summer 2017
What’s in this Issue: National Recognition Earned; A generous spirit, Estelle Bronson; Notes from the field, All about bats; Donor spotlight, Eliot Johnson; Farm life, Agronomy through the Ages; News & Notices; From the Garden, Eagle Scout project; and Nest Watcher volunteers. Read this issue: VISTA Summer 2017
VISTA Winter 2016-2017
What’s in this Issue: Invasive plants at Steep Rock; Hemlock research; In the Arena, behind the scenes at Steep Rock Association; From Judea Garden; Notes from the field, conservation easement; Children’s Nature book review; Volunteer Spotlight, Missy Stevens and Natalie Dyer; and a Kestrel Family. Read this issue: VISTA Winter 2016-2017
VISTA Spring 2016
What’s in this Issue: The Valley Station Bridge; Note from Executive Director, Lori Paradis Brant; Notes from the field, Land Management and Stewardship; Meet the team; Explorations in Nature events; In the Garden, Summer Intership; and Land Trust accreditation. Read this issue: VISTA Spring 2016
VISTA Winter 2015
What’s in this Issue: A year of bridges, Hauser Bridge, Reich Bridge, and Thoreau Bridge; Return on your Steep Rock Investment; New Board Leadership; Judea Garden Growing; Explorations in Nature Events; Managing Biodiversity, inventory; and Steep Rock Honey. Read this issue: VISTA Winter 2015
VISTA Summer 2015
What’s in this Issue: Vernal pools; Steep Rock Vision; New Trustees; Students lead Judea Garden; Explorations in Nature events; Reich Bridge reopens; and The Van Sinderen family and Hidden Valley. Read this issue: VISTA Summer 2015
VISTA Winter 2014
What’s in this Issue: Partnerships and Land Preservation; New staff; Protecting the Nettleton Hollow Area; Future plans; Explorations in Nature events; Hiking routes interrupted by Shepaug River; Steep Rock Tunnel study; and Trail maintenance. Read this issue: VISTA Winter 2014
VISTA Winter 2013
What’s in this Issue: Conservation leaders, Merrell (Ted) Clark and Robert (Bob) deCourcy; Improve trail safety; Explorations in nature events; and Reflection from Executive Director. Read this issue: VISTA Winter 2013
VISTA Summer 2013
What’s in this Issue: From the Executive Director, Respecting rules; Explorations in nature events; Pets and wildlife; Save the Date, Annual Picnic; and New Trail maps. Read this issue: VISTA Summer 2013
