Events & Programs

Weed & Wine at Judea Garden, Thursdays, June 6 through August 22, 2024

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Stop by Thursdays, June 6 through August 26, 5:30-7:00 PM and weed the vegetable beds at Judea Garden alongside fellow gardeners, then enjoy a glass of wine on us! Please bring your own glass. 124 Christian St, New Preston.

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No registration required, please email us with any questions.  

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 hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+.

Steep Rock Summit Hike, Saturday, July 27 at 10:00AM, Steep Rock Preserve, 2 Tunnel Rd., Washington Depot

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Join us for a guided 3-4 mile hike with some steep inclines to the summit at Steep Rock. We will meet at 10AM in the large main parking area at Steep Rock Preserve on Tunnel Road. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes, bring water and a snack.  

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 Hidden Valley Preserve.

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Steep Rock Association gratefully acknowledges National Iron Bank as the primary sponsor for this conservation education program.

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 hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+.

Seniors in Steep Rock - Judea Garden & Camp House Tour/History Presentation Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, 11:00AM Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian St., New Preston

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Enjoy a tour of Judea Garden and learn about the historic Camp House and the farming and industrial influences of the Camp family in Washington. A complimentary lunch will follow the presentation.

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Seniors in Steep Rock is a collaborative program with the Washington Senior Center and is generously supported by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s “Pathways for Older Adults” program.

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 86-acre parcel on the border of Washington and Woodbury includes a rich diversity of habitats and species.

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Steep Rock Association gratefully acknowledges National Iron Bank as the primary sponsor for this conservation education program.

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 hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+.

Fall Saunters with SRA - Johnson Farm Preserve, 37 West Mountain Rd., Washington

Wednesday, October 9, 5:30PM Enjoy the spectacular fall colors at Johnson Farm Preserve. Join SRA’s Executive Director for a walk around Johnson Farm Preserve and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn across the landscape.

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Steep Rock Association gratefully acknowledges National Iron Bank as the primary sponsor for this conservation education program.

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 hands dirty and have fun. Ages 16+.

Seniors in Steep Rock - Steeped in Steep Rock Coffee Hour and Program Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, 1:00PM Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian St., New Preston

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Registration and details coming soon!

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Seniors in Steep Rock is a collaborative program with the Washington Senior Center and is generously supported by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s “Pathways for Older Adults” program.