[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] New Faces As Steep Rock launches into our next century, it’s worth recognizing some of the individuals driving our success. In addition to donors, supporters, sponsors, volunteers, and community members, SRA’s staff are vital to our work. But as...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Acts of Love: 100 Years of Caring for the Land As Steep Rock Association celebrates its centennial, I’ve been reflecting on the acts of love that have shaped our organization—acts of love meaning the choices we make that...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Because of You, the Forest Endures As Steep Rock turns 100, we’ve been digging through old VISTA issues—and your impact is unmistakable. In 1998, we reported the first sighting of hemlock woolly adelgid in Steep Rock Preserve. Nearly 30...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]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...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]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...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]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...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In this VISTA, we show you highlights of seasonal events, conservation initiatives, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities across its preserves. The issue showcases the organization’s ongoing efforts to protect natural and historic landscapes, connect the community with...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]This VISTA highlights the Steep Rock Association’s achievement of national land trust accreditation, recognizing its commitment to conservation excellence and long-term stewardship. The issue also features stories about dedicated volunteers, generous supporters, agricultural heritage, environmental education, and...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]This VISTA showcases Steep Rock Association’s ongoing efforts to preserve and steward the natural landscapes of Washington and the Shepaug River Valley. The issue features updates on land conservation initiatives, trail and preserve management, community partnerships, volunteer...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Included in this VISTA is Steep Rock Association’s conservation and stewardship work, highlighting volunteer efforts, community partnerships, environmental education, and ongoing initiatives to protect the region’s natural resources and open spaces.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="27956" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=""...