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- Advocacy
- Citizen Science
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- Judea Garden
- Natural Beauty
- News
- Notes From The Field
- Outdoor Recreation
- People
- Scientific Study
- Volunteers
Mar
05
WHERE did the GOSHAWKS GO?
Seasoned hikers of Steep Rock Association’s (SRA) trails likely remember unique closure signs posted in early spring years ago. Northern goshawks (NOGO), a threatened resident …
Feb
04
Winter Scenes Inspire on a Day of Service
On January 21, 2019 members of the town of Washington hosted a town wide “Washington Gives” event to commemorate the life and work of Dr. …
Feb
02
Riffle Bioassessment by Volunteers (RBV) Program
Macroinvertebrates are great indicators of water quality. Certain species are very tolerant of degraded water while others like many stoneflies and some mayflies have a …
Jan
31
BUGS of the SHEPAUG RIVER
Born and raised a fisherman, the progression of my year is closely tied to insect hatches. Trout is the quarry of choice and so I …
Jan
31
WILD HONEYBEES above the TUNNEL
July 8, 2016 The buzz of bees catches my attention while on the trail above the Tunnel in Steep Rock. I give a quick look …
Jan
30
Story Walk
Macricostas Preserve has a StoryWalk! This community collaboration between Steep Rock Association, Gunn Memorial Library, and Washington Supply offers a fun and educational outdoor activity for …
Jan
29
3 Peaks Challenge
Introducing the 3 Peaks Challenge sponsored by Steep Rock Association’s Outreach Committee. To participate, ascend all three peaks: Hidden Valley’s Pinnacle, Macricostas’ Waramaug Rock, and the Steep …
Jan
13
Who Made Those Tracks: A Family Workshop
Saturday, February 9, 201910:00 AM – 11:30 AMSteep Rock Preserve (2 Green Hill Road, Washington) Learn how to read stories told in the snow and …
Jan
13
Hikers Challenge
Steep Rock Association is sponsoring a hiker’s challenge. Walk all 40 +/- miles of trails in the three Steep Rock Preserves — Hidden Valley, Steep …
