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SRA Launches Winter Speaker Series on Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Stewardship

Steep Rock Association is hosting a virtual Winter Speaker Series and invites the public to learn about local wildlife issues, land conservation, sustainable gardening, and the importance of pollinators. Each program aims to inspire participants about the wonders of the natural world and educate them on the importance of local conservation. Programs are carefully crafted […]

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 commonly found for sale in garden centers, Japanese barberry is […]

Welcome New Trustees

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 acumen to Carol’s extensive community involvement and passion for outdoor […]

Qualified Charitable Distributions, IRA Charitable Rollovers.

>QCD Initiation Form Qualified Charitable Distributions, also called IRA Charitable Rollovers. If you are 70½ years of age or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Steep Rock and receive tax benefits in return. You can give any amount up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity […]

Gratitude Report 2022

View Gratitude Report As we reflect on our accomplishments over the past year, we are truly indebted to you.   Nearly 100 years ago, we began as an organization tasked with the protection of a 186-acre parcel of land to protect the Steep Rock summit. From our small humble origins in land preservation, SRA has […]

Step into the intimate world of Diana Weymar’s textile art with an exclusive private preview of her latest exhibition, Everything I Touched, August 24 – October 19, 2024 with Kathy McCarver of KMR Arts. This private preview not only showcases Weymar’s distinctive pieces but also offers an in-depth look at the artist’s creative process and the motivations behind her work, which McCarver describes as an “intimate and human antidote to our loud, impersonal, mass-marketed world.” Private opening of the artist or preview before the opening with small group of people. Propose you pick an artist you’re excited about and do a private preview with cocktails and discussion.


Courtesy of: KMR Arts

Opening Bid: $250
Value: $400

Matching Gifts

 Did you know many companies match donations made by employees, employees’ spouses, and retirees, allowing employees to DOUBLE their generosity and impact? 

Contact your employer today to see if they will match your gift.

QCDs

 If you are 70½ years of age or older, you can take advantage of a popular gift option called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) also known as a IRA charitable rollover.  QCDs offer simple ways to benefit Steep Rock and receive tax benefits in return.

To learn more, visit here.

Stock or Wire

If you’d like to give a gift via wire or stock, please reach out to gifts@steeprockassoc.org for our account information.

DAF

You can donate through your donor advised fund in just three clocks on our website
When granting through your donor-advised fund, please use the following information:

Our legal name: Steep Rock Association, Inc.
Tax ID: #06-6069060
Mailing address: PO Box 279, Washington Depot, CT 06794

Check Donations

Please make checks payable to Steep Rock Association. Our mailing address is:

Steep Rock Association
PO Box 279
Washington Depot, CT 06794