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march 2024
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Volunteer Info Event, Tues., March 19, 2024, 5:00PM, 116 Christian St, New Preston Calling all community members! We invite you to come learn about the variety of ways you can volunteer with
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Volunteer Info Event, Tues., March 19, 2024, 5:00PM, 116 Christian St, New Preston
Calling all community members! We invite you to come learn about the variety of ways you can volunteer with Steep Rock, contribute to our efforts, and support the land trust you love. Please join us March 19th 5-5:30PM at the Steep Rock Association office at 116 Christian St. (next to Macricostas Preserve) to learn of volunteer opportunities. Stay after the session for our firepit volunteer celebration!Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
116 Christian St. New Preston, CT
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Join us as we celebrate our wonderful volunteers around the firepit! Parking at Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian St, New Preston. Firepit event is behind the Steep Rock Association House.
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(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Macricostas Preserve
124 Christian Street
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Speaker Series - Bountiful Backyard Harvests: Mastering Sustainable and Organic Vegetable Gardening, Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at 6:00PM-7:00PM (Virtual Presentation) This inspiring and educational presentation is tailored specifically for homeowners
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This inspiring and educational presentation is tailored specifically for homeowners looking to cultivate their piece of Earth in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner while controlling the variety and quality of the food they eat. Discover the secrets of sustainable vegetable gardening in your own backyard, learning directly from Patrick Horan, a local organic farmer and passionate advocate for the continuance & preservation of local agriculture.
Patrick brings over 30 years of experience in practicing and promoting sustainable agriculture right in the heart of Connecticut. This engaging session will cover a wide range of topics, including soil health, composting, natural pest control, water conservation, as well as suggestions on the best crops to grow here in the northeast corner. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting, you'll gain valuable knowledge to make your garden a sustainable and nutritional oasis. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your backyard into a vibrant, eco-friendly space that nurtures both you and the environment. Register now and take the first step towards a greener, healthier future!
About the Speaker: Patrick, along with his brother Quincy, owns and manages Waldingfield Farm, a certified organic vegetable operation in Washington, that specializes in heirloom varieties and cultivates between 25 and 30 acres of land each year. Waldingfield Farm employs a farmers market & CSA model, as well as some wholesale (Heirloom tomatoes, Winter squash) to supermarkets in the tri-state area. The farm enters its 35th season in 2024.
Steep Rock Association gratefully acknowledges National Iron Bank as the primary sponsor for this conservation education program.
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(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Judea Garden, The Giving Garden, grows and distributes organically grown produce to our neighbors in need. Help us get our 16th season off to a good start by getting the
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(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Judea Garden
124 Christian St
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Join us for a fun, family activity at Macricostas Preserve, spending a spring night marveling at the eccentric woodcock (also called the timberdoodle). We'll watch these chunky birds erupt into
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(Friday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Macricostas Preserve
124 Christian Street
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Volunteer Trail Manager Training, Sat., April 13, 2024, 116 Christian St, New Preston Enjoy the outdoors? Have some time to share? Become a volunteer Trail Manager for Steep Rock Association (SRA)
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Volunteer Trail Manager Training, Sat., April 13, 2024, 116 Christian St, New Preston
Enjoy the outdoors? Have some time to share? Become a volunteer Trail Manager for Steep Rock Association (SRA) and help care for some of our nearly 50 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Join us on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a training session for both new and veteran trail managers. Trail Managers help steward a designated trail over a one-year period, regularly scouting the trail for environmental concerns and safety hazards as well as performing light trail maintenance duties. As one Trail Manager noted, “It’s a fun way to explore the preserves while also volunteering for SRA.” To kick off the Trail Manager program for the season, SRA staff will hold a 1-hour indoor training, which will be held both in person as well as streamed live online through the meeting platform Zoom. During the training, volunteers will learn how to assess trail conditions, perform light trail maintenance techniques, and use a GPS mobile app to track their positions and report their findings. After the indoor trainings, in-person participants will be invited to join SRA staff for a hike, where the lessons and maintenance techniques overviewed during the indoor training will be further demonstrated in the field. If attending in person, wear/bring hiking boots, appropriate clothing, and a water bottle. Families with teens and older children are welcome, but an adult must participate with children under 16 years of age. If you are a new volunteer with us, please fill out our Volunteer Registration Form here.Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Steep Rock House
116 Christian St.
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Speaker Series - Establish Pollinator Pathways in Your Backyard, Thu., April 18, 2024 John Markelon, President of the Litchfield Land Trust, will share how to “Establish Pollinator Pathways in Your
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John Markelon, President of the Litchfield Land Trust, will share how to “Establish Pollinator Pathways in Your Backyard.” Each presentation is free and open to the public and will be presented over Zoom. Registration is required.
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(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Early Spring Planting Day at Judea Garden, Sun., April 21, 2024, 1:00PM-4:00PM, 124 Christian St, New Preston Plant those cool weather plants and get a jump start on the season
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Early Spring Planting Day at Judea Garden, Sun., April 21, 2024, 1:00PM-4:00PM, 124 Christian St, New Preston
Plant those cool weather plants and get a jump start on the season and harvesting.
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(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Judea Garden
124 Christian St
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Show your love of nature by supporting Steep Rock during Give Local, a 36 hour online fundraiser hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation. More details to come
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24 (Wednesday) 7:00 am - 25 (Thursday) 7:00 pm
may 2024
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Come explore the thawed trails in Hidden Valley Preserve with SRA Naturalists Peary and BK Stafford and discover the magnificently rich community of spring ephemerals adorning the forest floor. Participants should
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Hidden Valley Preserve-Main Lot
198 Bee Brook Rd
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Start the miracle of a season of growing and giving. Help us sow the garden with seeds and plants.
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(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of casual walks through Steep Rock's Preserves. Thursday, May 16 we will explore the trails at Steep Rock Preserve.
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(Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel Rd
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Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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You’re invited to Steep Rock Association’s 2024 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 19th at 9:00am in Steep Rock Preserve! The racecourse follows a scenic route
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You’re invited to Steep Rock Association’s 2024 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 19th at 9:00am in Steep Rock Preserve!
The racecourse follows a scenic route with a gradual incline along the Shepaug River in the stunning Steep Rock Preserve, gifted by our founder, Ehrick Rossiter, in 1925.
Eligibility & Prizes: This race is open to all levels of runners, with awards given to the top male and female finishers in each age division and the overall male and female winners. Registration: Online registration ends Saturday, May 18 at 11:59 pm. Day of race registration starts at 7:30 am and will be cash or check only. Early registration fee for adults is $25 online and will increase to $35 on race day. Registration fee for Youth racers is $10. Please note, registration is non-refundable. There is no registration fee to participate in the untimed Fun Run/Walk. Go Green: To show your love of the environment, please bring your own water bottles; we will have water to refill them.
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Location
Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel Rd
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Experience the beauty of nature and connect with like-minded women on a hosted moonlit hike from Macricostas Preserve's main parking area to the enchanting Waramaug's Rock. Ages 13+. Meeting Point: Macricostas
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- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Water bottle/snacks
- Jacket or layers for cooler evening temperatures
- Flashlight or headlamp
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(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Calling gardening volunteers - help us get those warmer weather plants in the ground on planting day as we kick off our 16th growing season. It's a fantastic opportunity to
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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of casual walks through Steep Rock's Preserves. Tuesday, June 11, we will walk the trails at Hidden Valley Preserve.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
Location
Hidden Valley Preserve-Main Lot
198 Bee Brook Rd
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Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your
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(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of causal walks through Steep Rock's Preserves. Tuesday, July 18 we will explore Macricostas Preserve.
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(Monday) 5:30 pm
Location
Macricostas Preserve
124 Christian Street
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Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of casual walks through Steep Rock's Preserves. Wed., August 14 we will visit the Bronson Field Pollinator Meadow on Sabbaday Lane at
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(Wednesday) 5:30 pm
Location
Hidden Valley Preserve Seasonal Parking
287 Sabbaday Lane
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Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of casual walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. Tue., Sept. 17 we will explore Hillside Farm, 397 Nettleton Hollow Road. Acquired in 2021, this
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
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Hillside Farm
397 Nettleton Hollow Rd.
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Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get your
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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(860) 868-9131
available M-F | 8:00am - 4:00pm
Address:
PO. Box 279
Washington Depot,
Connecticut 06794
116 Christian Street
New Preston, CT 06777