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Celebrating 100 Years of Conservation

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Event & Program Calendar

19 Mar
EVENT VOLUNTEER
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities with Steep Rock, Wed., March 19, 2025

Calling all community members! We invite you to come learn about the variety of ways you can volunteer with Steep…

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Steep Rock House
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19 Mar
EVENT VOLUNTEER
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Volunteer Appreciation & Spring Firepit Celebration, Wed., March 19, 2025

Join us as we celebrate our wonderful volunteers around the firepit! Refreshments, a warm fire, and great company. Parking at…

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Steep Rock House
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20 Mar
PROGRAM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Washington CT: From Industrial Roots to Leadership in Land Conservation, Thurs., March 20, 2025

Centennial Virtual Speaker Series – Washington CT: From Industrial Roots to Leadership in Land Conservation Until the early 1900s, Washington…

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Protecting
Land & Water

The guiding principle of Steep Rock Association’s land preservation initiative is to protect property with high conservation and/or passive recreational value in both a local and regional context.

Enriching Communities

Stewarding 46 miles of scenic nature trails through breathtaking landscapes in Washington.

Feeding Families

Helping to feed 200 families in need each week with organic vegetables grown at Judea Garden. From a small patch of land, it has grown into a sustainable operation, feeding countless families in our community.

Event & Program Calendar

19 Mar
EVENT VOLUNTEER
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities with Steep Rock, Wed., March 19, 2025

Calling all community members! We invite you to come learn about the variety of ways you can volunteer with Steep…

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Steep Rock House
Register Here
19 Mar
EVENT VOLUNTEER
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Volunteer Appreciation & Spring Firepit Celebration, Wed., March 19, 2025

Join us as we celebrate our wonderful volunteers around the firepit! Refreshments, a warm fire, and great company. Parking at…

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Steep Rock House
Register Here
20 Mar
PROGRAM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Washington CT: From Industrial Roots to Leadership in Land Conservation, Thurs., March 20, 2025

Centennial Virtual Speaker Series – Washington CT: From Industrial Roots to Leadership in Land Conservation Until the early 1900s, Washington…

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Register Here

About Steep Rock

In the Spring of 1889, just as he was about to break ground on his own country house in Washington, Connecticut, the architect Ehrick Rossiter discovered that the wooded hillsides in his dramatic view to the west were slated for clear cutting. For him, there was only one thing to do.

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Honoring Major Stephen C. Reich As we celebrate Steep Rock’s Centennial in 2025, we reflect on the people and places that define our history. This month, we honor Major Stephen Reich, a local hero whose dedication to his community and...

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