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19 Jun Invasive Plant Management Update

Posted at 08:56h in Citizen Science, Notes From The Field, Volunteers

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...

01 Sep Countering the Barberry Invasion

Posted at 10:21h in Citizen Science, Notes From The Field, Volunteers

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

Posted at 12:12h in Natural Beauty, Notes From The Field

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

Posted at 19:30h in People

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

Posted at 13:58h

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

Posted at 11:52h in Uncategorized

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...

12 Oct Macricostas Expansion

Posted at 13:30h in Fundraising, Outdoor Recreation, Special Projects

Grand Opening Above (from left): Boulders Trail Leadership: Steep Rock’s Mike Giapponi, John Santoleri, and Robby Barnet, November 19, 2022. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all the people who joined us on Saturday, November 19th for the Grand Opening of the Boulders Trail, a...

03 Sep Preserving an Agricultural Legacy at Johnson Farm

Posted at 12:24h in Uncategorized

Photo: Haley Bates This past summer, SRA staff and dozens of volunteers worked tirelessly to construct new hiking trails at SRA’s newest publicly accessible nature preserve, Johnson Farm. The trails at Johnson Farm meander through pastures and active agricultural fields, skirting a series of stone...