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19 Jun Invasive Plant Management Update
A New Ornamental on the Loose Invasive plants are one of the most significant threats to natural communities within Steep Rock’s preserves. By outcompeting native species for resources altering soil properties in their favor, and having few, if any, natural enemies, invasives degrade the overall...
29 May Camp House
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Macricostas Match Challenge Donate Over the past few years, Steep Rock has been restoring the historic Isaac Camp House at Macricostas Preserve to serve as our visitor center, host education programs, and house our museum. Now that the exterior is complete, we’re moving forward with...
01 Sep Countering the Barberry Invasion
Steep Rock recognizes invasive plants and animals as some of the most significant threats to the well-being of our protected natural and agricultural lands. In August, our volunteer work party tackled a stand of Japanese barberry in Steep Rock preserve. A non-native ornamental that is...
08 Aug Microburst in Hidden Valley Preserve
https://vimeo.com/852725022?share=copy On June 27th, we received a call from a hiker in Hidden Valley Preserve that trees were down on some trails, and she was “seeing sky where I usually see trees!” Upon investigation, we discovered that a microburst from the previous day’s thunderstorms had snapped...
26 Jun Welcome New Trustees
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Steep Rock is thrilled to welcome Andria Budd, Carol Maxwell, Richard Rosen, and Steven Fisch as new Trustees to our board. With diverse backgrounds and a shared love for nature, these individuals bring valuable expertise and a deep commitment to our mission. From Andria’s financial...
23 Feb FAQs
Posted at 13:55h
FAQs FAQS quick links About Visit Support Other About Steep Rock What is Steep Rock Association (“Steep Rock” or “SRA”)? Steep Rock Association is a nationally accredited land trust in Washington, CT with four preserves (Steep Rock, Hidden Valley, Macricostas, and West Mountain) open to...
02 Dec Macricostas Expansion
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Macricostas Trails Expansion Boulders Trail With the generous support of donors, volunteers and a grant from Athletic Brewing Company, SRA expanded the trail system at Macricostas Preserve by 1.5 miles with the completion of the Boulders Trail. Designed to last for decades with minimal maintenance requirements,...
07 Sep Steep Rock Association Earns National Recognition
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Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence Steep Rock Association, based in Washington, CT, has received renewal of its accreditation as a land trust, continuing its participation in a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation committed to professional excellence and...