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Invasive Task Force

Below is a series of resources for Steep Rock Association’s volunteer Invasive Task Force. Please contact Rory Larson with any questions.

Guides and Maps

Invasive Plants and Their Native Look-Alikes

A comprehensive guide to the region's invasive plants and the native species that are often mistakenly identified as invasive.

Invasive Plant Field Guide

A field guide to help you identify invasive plants in the Preserves.

Invasive Best Management Practices

A guide to managing specific invasive species, with links to various state and federal publications.

Monitoring Zone Map with Assignments

Map identifying the various monitoring zones in Steep Rock Preserve, with assignments for each zone.

Training Presentation

A copy of the PowerPoint training presentation for the invasive task force.

Training Videos

Avenza Maps Training Video

Step into the intimate world of Diana Weymar’s textile art with an exclusive private preview of her latest exhibition, Everything I Touched, August 24 – October 19, 2024 with Kathy McCarver of KMR Arts. This private preview not only showcases Weymar’s distinctive pieces but also offers an in-depth look at the artist’s creative process and the motivations behind her work, which McCarver describes as an “intimate and human antidote to our loud, impersonal, mass-marketed world.” Private opening of the artist or preview before the opening with small group of people. Propose you pick an artist you’re excited about and do a private preview with cocktails and discussion.


Courtesy of: KMR Arts

Opening Bid: $250
Value: $400

Matching Gifts

 Did you know many companies match donations made by employees, employees’ spouses, and retirees, allowing employees to DOUBLE their generosity and impact? 

Contact your employer today to see if they will match your gift.

QCDs

 If you are 70½ years of age or older, you can take advantage of a popular gift option called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) also known as a IRA charitable rollover.  QCDs offer simple ways to benefit Steep Rock and receive tax benefits in return.

To learn more, visit here.

Stock or Wire

If you’d like to give a gift via wire or stock, please reach out to gifts@steeprockassoc.org for our account information.

DAF

You can donate through your donor advised fund in just three clocks on our website
When granting through your donor-advised fund, please use the following information:

Our legal name: Steep Rock Association, Inc.
Tax ID: #06-6069060
Mailing address: PO Box 279, Washington Depot, CT 06794

Check Donations

Please make checks payable to Steep Rock Association. Our mailing address is:

Steep Rock Association
PO Box 279
Washington Depot, CT 06794