[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 recognize the embarkment on a capital improvement campaign to restore and/or replace the iconic bridges of Steep Rock. The issue features updates on land protection initiatives, trail and preserve management, volunteer engagement, educational...

[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 celebrates the Steep Rock Association’s ongoing conservation and stewardship efforts while highlighting seasonal programs that connect the community with the region’s natural landscapes. The issue features educational events, volunteer opportunities, trail and preserve initiatives, land...

[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, several important conservation and community initiatives led by the Steep Rock Association are highlighted, including a unique partnership that combined affordable housing with land preservation along the Shepaug River. The issue also features updates...

[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 newsletter showcases conservation achievements, stewardship projects, volunteer contributions, and educational programs that support the long-term protection and enjoyment of the Steep Rock Association’s preserves and open spaces.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="27331" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css="" qode_css_animation="" link="https://steeprockassoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vista_winter_2013.pdf"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

[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=""]The VISTA features updates from the Executive Director, educational “Explorations in Nature” events, guidance on respecting preserve rules, notes on pets and wildlife, and announcements for community gatherings and new trail maps that support safe and enjoyable...

[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 Steep Rock Association’s focus on protecting critical habitats and promoting environmental awareness through conservation and education. The issue features updates on land stewardship efforts, ecological research, volunteer opportunities, and seasonal “Explorations in Nature” programs...

[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, 2011 was a year of significant land conservation accomplishments by the Steep Rock Association, including new land acquisitions and conservation easements that expanded protected open space in the region. The issue also features organizational...

[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, Steep Rock celebrates a landmark year of land conservation for the Steep Rock Association, including the major acquisition of the 68.9-acre Bronson Farmland, a key addition to the Hidden Valley Preserve that strengthens protection...

[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 features updates on species activity such as nesting goshawks, reminders about responsible trail use during sensitive wildlife periods, and information on invasive species management. It also emphasizes community involvement through membership support, volunteer engagement, 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=""]The VISTA features updates on ecological restoration and native plant initiatives, efforts to encourage wildlife-friendly landscaping, volunteer projects such as school and community involvement in the preserves, and information about new trustees joining the organization. It also...