Volunteers Archives - Steep Rock Association

Yardscapes volunteer crews at Steep Rock

27 May Company Volunteer Opportunities

Posted at 10:49h in COMMUNITY, Volunteers

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26 Sep Follow the Forest

Posted at 11:47h in Natural Beauty, Volunteers

The forests of the eastern United States cover 926,000 square miles: an area far greater than those of the American West. Scientists consider this the most intact temperate deciduous and mixed forest region on Earth.In the middle of this world-renown resource, Follow the Forest seeks...

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...

19 Jun Invasive Plant Management Update

Posted at 08:56h in Citizen Science, Notes From The Field, Volunteers

A New Ornamental on the Loose Invasive plants are one of the most significant threats to natural communities within Steep Rock’s preserves. By outcompeting native species for resources altering soil properties in their favor, and having few, if any, natural enemies, invasives degrade the overall health...

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...

01 Sep Countering the Barberry Invasion

Posted at 10:21h in Citizen Science, Notes From The Field, Volunteers

Steep Rock recognizes invasive plants and animals as some of the most significant threats to the well-being of our protected natural and agricultural lands. In August, our volunteer work party tackled a stand of Japanese barberry in Steep Rock preserve. A non-native ornamental that is...

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...

26 May Judea Garden kicks off 15th Anniversary Season

Posted at 12:04h in Events, Judea Garden, Volunteers

Judea Garden – The Giving Garden, a Steep Rock Association Community Project, is thrilled to announce the commencement of its 15th season and the celebration of the Garden, the People and their Stories. This remarkable milestone highlights a decade and a half of hard work,...

01 Jun The Big Picture

Posted at 12:01h in Volunteers

You are part of something big. While your support is vital to Steep Rock protecting over 5,550 acres in Washington, you have also been a catalyst for conservation in the region and beyond. Your support enables Steep Rock to collaborate closely with our land trust...