Two paid, part-time, Judea Garden Internships are available for high school (16 years old by end of summer) and college students to gain hands-on, real-world experiences in sustainable agriculture and current food issues by working in SRA’s food bank garden. Now in its 17th growing season, Judea Garden has grown, harvested, and distributed over 54,000 lbs. of fresh produce to members of our community with limited financial resources through local food banks, senior centers, and social service agencies. Interns will identify and control insects and diseases, identify weeds and their properties, use succession harvesting through planting for fall crops, harvest and distribute foods, and participate in all garden tasks. At the end of the summer, interns will present a project showing what they learned to the local community as part of our Open Garden Day on August 16.

Every stream, every patch of forest, every bird protected, and every project undertaken by Steep Rock staff and volunteers this year is because of you. Your generosity and belief in what we can achieve together have made this a truly extraordinary year, and we are...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...