Outdoor Recreation Archives - Steep Rock Association

14 May Passport to the Trails Program

Posted at 14:27h in COMMUNITY, Outdoor Recreation

22 Nov Seniors in Steep Rock Series

Posted at 09:54h in Donor Impact, Events, Notes From The Field, Outdoor Recreation, People

Engaging Older Adults in Conservation and Recreation 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 a vibrant, engaged, and healthy aging population in Washington...

07 Aug StoryWalk

Posted at 11:46h in Outdoor Recreation

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...

28 May Seniors in Steep Rock Relaunched

Posted at 14:56h in Events, Outdoor Recreation

Photo Credit: Mark Szantyr Steep Rock Association is pleased to announce the return of our popular “Seniors in Steep Rock” programs. Together with the Washington Senior Center, SRA is hosting four events that promote a vibrant, engaged, and healthy senior population in Washington and the Litchfield...

27 Mar Pets in Our Preserves

Posted at 09:12h in Advocacy, Natural Beauty, Outdoor Recreation, People

Your pets are welcome at all Steep Rock Association nature preserves that are open to the public. When visiting our Preserves with your pets, please help us protect this land you treasure by abiding by the pet rules. These rules help protect you, your pets,...

04 Dec Steep Rockers Transform Meeker Trail

Posted at 13:42h in Notes From The Field, Outdoor Recreation, Volunteers

The Steep Rockers Rock Crew, which formed last fall, continued their work on the Meeker Trail throughout this past year. After receiving further training from Artie Hidalgo and Kent Stivers of the Jolly Rovers Trail Crew, the Steep Rockers continued to hone their craft throughout...

14 Jun Evolution of a Trail

Posted at 13:52h in Notes From The Field, Outdoor Recreation, Special Projects, Volunteers

In April, volunteers from Steep Rock embarked on an exciting project: constructing a new half-mile trail at Hillside Farm, the latest addition to West Mountain Preserve. Creating a sturdy hiking trail requires a long-term commitment, attention to many details, and a team effort. Let’s delve...

29 Sep Macricostas Preserve Grows

Posted at 12:34h in Natural Beauty, Outdoor Recreation

As one drives and rides around the periphery of Lake Waramaug or boats its waters, you can’t help but notice the lush, unfragmented forested hillside looming over the lake’s northeastern bank and Route 45. This wildland extends to the ridgetop, through Pinnacle Valley, and across...

12 Oct Macricostas Expansion

Posted at 13:30h in Fundraising, Outdoor Recreation, Special Projects

Grand OpeningAbove (from left): Boulders Trail Leadership: Steep Rock's Mike Giapponi, John Santoleri, and Robby Barnet, November 19, 2022. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all the people who joined us on Saturday, November 19th for the Grand Opening of the Boulders Trail, a new, 1-mile...

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

Posted at 11:47h in Outdoor Recreation

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...