Steep Rock Association
Protecting What You Love Since 1925
Steep Rock is a nationally accredited, non-profit land trust serving Washington, CT and the greater Litchfield Hills community.
Land & Water
Protecting 5,800 acres of forest, fields, farms, meadows, and waterways that's home to 33 rare or endangered species.
Food & Community
Helping to feed 200 families in need each week with organic vegetables grown at Judea Garden.
Recreation
Stewarding 46 miles of scenic nature trails through breathtaking landscapes in Washington.
Special Projects
Help us cross the finish line on this remarkable 30.46-acre tract that’s part of the Macricostas Preserve Expansion Plan, celebrated for its distinctive landforms, abundant water resources, extensive core forests, and vital habitats for rare species
Thanks to you, Hidden Valley grew by 206 acres in 2023, These lands stretch along scenic rivers and connect to pollinator meadows. Help us create new pathways on this beautiful land. With a trail development budget of $95,000, every contribution helps.
Testimonials
Jeremy Kline
Have hiked hundreds of miles in Connecticut…and the Steep Rock system boasts some of the finest trails that can be found. Best views. Best sites. Best design and maintenance. Bravo to these top-notch locations!”
RJ
Thank you for all that you do to help and enhance the quality of life in our community…We all benefit from every preserve.
Robert
A gorgeous place for a hike. It is pet friendly, has beautifully mapped trails and is built to have little to no impact on the environment
Events & Programs
april 2024
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Speaker Series - Establishing Pollinator Pathways in Your Backyard, Thu., April 18, 2024 Steep Rock Association will host the final program in its Winter Speaker Series, “Establishing Pollinator Pathways in
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Steep Rock Association will host the final program in its Winter Speaker Series, “Establishing Pollinator Pathways in Your Backyard” on Thursday, April 18 from 6:00-7:00 pm. John Markelon, President of the Litchfield Land Trust, will discuss the importance of birds, butterflies, and bees as pollinators as well as how homeowners can promote pollinator conservation in their home gardens. The presentation is free and open to the public and will be presented over Zoom. Registration is required.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Join us for a fun, family activity at Macricostas Preserve, spending a spring night marveling at the eccentric woodcock (also called the timberdoodle). We'll watch these chunky birds erupt into
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Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Macricostas Preserve
124 Christian Street
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Join our monthly trail work party! The work party meets at 10:00am the third Saturday of every month from April through November. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Early Spring Planting Day at Judea Garden, Sun., April 21, 2024, 1:00PM-4:00PM, 124 Christian St, New Preston Plant those cool weather plants and get a jump start on the season
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Early Spring Planting Day at Judea Garden, Sun., April 21, 2024, 1:00PM-4:00PM, 124 Christian St, New Preston
Plant those cool weather plants and get a jump start on the season and harvesting.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Judea Garden
124 Christian St
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Show your love of nature by supporting Steep Rock during Give Local, a 36 hour online fundraiser hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation. More details to come
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24 (Wednesday) 7:00 am - 25 (Thursday) 7:00 pm