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Discover two of western Connecticut’s most pristine nature preserves, learning of their natural communities, history, and unique attributes from guides who intimately know and steward the land. Join Steep Rock Association (SRA) and Roxbury Land Trust (RLT) on a 4-mile inter-town hike along Tunnel Road on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 from 11:00am – 1:30pm.

Rory Larson (SRA’s Conservation Science Manager) and Jamie Curren (RLT’s Land and Property Manager), both Roxbury natives, will lead the walk. This partially closed town road connecting protected lands owned by the two organizations offers unparalleled views of the Shepaug River as it follows the waterway’s course into expansive core forests. It also lies adjacent to the old Shepaug Valley Railroad bed, rich in history for discussion along the way. All ages are welcome, but please take note of the hike’s length.

Join us for a book signing and discussion with author and photographer Carol Bergren Santoleri on her latest book, The History of Steep Rock Association – The Jewel in the Crown along with Steep Rock Association’s Executive Director, Brian Hagenbuch. The book will be available for purchase at the event through Steep Rock Association or at Hickory Stick Bookshop. Suggested donation: $15

Enjoy the spectacular fall colors at Johnson Farm Preserve. Join SRA’s Executive Director for a walk around Johnson Farm Preserve and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn across the landscape.

Put your hands (and not just your boots) on the trails this hiking season by joining Steep Rock Association’s (SRA) Monthly Trail Work Party. The Monthly Trail Work Party meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of every month from April through October. Participants in SRA’s monthly trail work party learn by doing, tackling new and exciting projects every month, ranging from backcountry trail construction to water and vegetation management.

Wear/bring close-toed shoes, long pants, seasonally appropriate clothing, and a re-usable water bottle. Some hiking to the varying worksites will be necessary. Families with teens and older children are welcome, but an adult must accompany and participate with children under 16 years of age.

Project: Project location and additional information will be posted here two weeks before the event.
Location: TBD

Join us for a fun day volunteering at Judea Garden as we wind down this year’s season. Clean away plant debris, prep garden beds and plant seeds that will greet us early next spring! Volunteers welcome Saturday 9am-12pm, Sunday 12pm-3pm, or both days!

Register here

Saturday, Oct. 22, 9:00AM – 12:00PM & Sunday, Oct. 23, 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Judea Garden at Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian St., New Preston