People Archives - Steep Rock Association

06 Aug Meet our 2025 Summer Interns

Posted at 09:15h in People, Uncategorized

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Marie and Giff Broderick, Split Rock Farm

21 May Split Rock Farm

Posted at 13:57h in COMMUNITY, Conservation Easement, Donor Impact, People

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12 Dec 2024 Because of You

Posted at 09:49h in Donor Impact, People

https://vimeo.com/1038598599?share=copy 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 can achieve together have made this a truly extraordinary year, and we are...

11 Dec Helping Local Farms Adapt to Climate Change

Posted at 13:17h in People

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 to expand their growing season for...

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...

01 Aug 2024 Steep Rock Interns

Posted at 11:16h in Citizen Science, Judea Garden, Notes From The Field, People

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02 Jul Welcome our Newest Trustes

Posted at 11:42h in People, Volunteers

Ellen HansonEllen Hanson and her husband Richard Perlman settled in Washington in 2020 enticed by the natural beauty of the hills and the caring and engaged community. Founded in 1991 Ellen’s eponymous interiors firm aims to create “Interior design that is luxurious, sustainable, local, essential,...

19 Jun Meeker Steps – The Heavy Lifting of a Steep Rocker

Posted at 11:12h in People, Special Projects, Volunteers

Chapin Bates, Volunteer "Steep Rocker" We recently sat down with Chapin Bates, a dedicated volunteer who is one of our skilled “Steep Rockers” - a small group of craftsmen who, along with out Trail Management Team, was trained by outside experts to learn how to do...

27 Mar Pets in Our Preserves

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

Please—Leash Your Dog. For Wildlife. For Safety. For Steep Rock. 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...

06 Feb A Year of Protecting What I Love

Posted at 14:14h in Notes From The Field, People

"The original one hundred acres has grown to nearly 5,800 acres of protected land. Basic trails are being upgraded to an ever-expanding network of sustainable trails and improved infrastructure. Steep Rock has been recognized throughout the state as being a leader in the world of...