As autumn unfolds, the fields and forests across Steep Rock’s preserves are bursting with vibrant colors, a stunning reminder of nature’s beauty. While many species are winding down for the season, our team is reflecting on a productive summer and gearing up for a busy...

Spring is a bustling time at Steep Rock Association. We are hard at work laying out new trails, cleaning up winter debris in our preserves, conducting species surveys, sowing seeds in Judea Garden, and planning a summer full of fun and engaging activities for you....

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...

What's in this issue:Steep Rock preserves overview; Climate change, big picture; Hillside on the horizon; Events; You impact; and Conservation, Climate, and Community.Read this issue: VISTA Summer 2022 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...