Join us for an afternoon of celebration, appreciation, and fun as we wrap up the eleventh summer in Judea Garden! Thanks to the support of sponsors, local businesses, and an amazing community of hard-working volunteers, the Garden is able to give back by donating all produce to local food banks and those in need. As another season draws to a close, we invite you to visit the Garden and enjoy the beautiful space of service alongside visitors and volunteers alike.

All ages and levels of gardening experience are welcome, so stop by to take a tour of Steep Rock’s Giving Garden, try refreshments made with our fresh, organic produce, and enjoy a presentation from our summer interns.

Come join Steep Rock Association for some family-friendly fun at our annual picnic. Meet some of our trustees and staff working behind the scenes while enjoying burgers and veggie burgers! Learn more about what’s coming up at Steep Rock.

Have you ever wondered how trail workers build stone steps through remote forested hillsides or boardwalks that meander through swamps? Participants in SRA’s monthly trail work party will learn by doing, tackling new and exciting projects every month, ranging from backcountry trail construction to water and vegetation management. Whether you participate for one workday or for the entire season, you are sure to enjoy the camaraderie of the group while leaving a lasting, positive impact on the trails you love.

The work party will always meet between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month through November. All tools and equipment provided, but please wear/bring close-toed shoes, long pants, seasonally appropriate clothing, and a re-usable water bottle. Families with teens and older children are welcome, but an adult must accompany and participate with children under 18 years of age. Location and project details are posted two weeks prior to the work party event. See below for more information.

Saturday, September 14
Location: Macricostas Preserve Parking Lot (124 Christian St. New Preston, CT 06777)
Project: This month, we’ll be constructing a new trail along the hillside going towards Waramaug’s Rock. Please note that this project will require participants to hike roughly 3/4 to 1 mile through hilly terrain with tools.

Saturday, October 12
Location: To be announced
Project: To be announced

Saturday, November 9
Location: To be announced
Project: To be announced

If you’re looking to explore some of western Connecticut’s most beautiful country, this hike is for you.  Join Steep Rock Association (SRA) and Roxbury Land Trust (RLT) on a 4 ½ mile intertown hike along Tunnel Road for unparalleled views of the Shepaug River as it follows the waterway’s course into large tracts of preserved, wild lands.

The program will start at SRA’s main Steep Rock Preserve parking lot next to the riding ring (2 Tunnel Road, Washington, CT) and finish at RLT’s Battle Swamp Preserve on Judd’s Bridge Road in Roxbury.  A shuttle bus will then bring all participants back to Washington, concluding the program. Participants should wear appropriate footwear for a moderate hike with one steep climb and have plenty of water on hand.  Poor weather will postpone the program until the following day, October 6, 2019 at the same time. All ages are welcome, but please take note of the hike’s length. Registration is required due to shuttle capacity.