Land Restoration and Conservation Project * 

The ROCK  is engaged in the restoration and conservation of the surrounding land. Its 13 acres aim at remaining a wildlife habitat for the hosting  of many native animals, insects, pollinators and botanical species. A wetlands portion of it is irrigated by a gentle stream subsidiary of the larger Webutuck creek,  and is being restored for optimal survival of the wilderness species in the area.
The restoration and conservation plan has been developed with the support of soil conservationists at the USDA/NRCS, started in October 2022 with the soil and streams reconditioning, followed by the seeding  of native grasses and shrubs to prevent further erosion and growth of invasive species. Summer 2023 finds the wetlands as a vibrant, buzzing habitat for birds large and small, butterflies, deer, and countless other species needing a natural habitat in this region of the Hudson Valley.

Fireflies Sanctuaries 

The conservation of the land, unreated by pesticides and rarely mowned,  has permitted the natural development of two fireflies sanctuaries. We have declared milkweed plants as the sacred plant of the land. They have priority over all other species and we watch very closely for pests of competing plants that could compromise its propagation. 

Learn more about fireflies and their influence in fluorescent light at https://newcanaanlandtrust.org/firefly/ . Learn more about fireflies habitats requirements here. Join the firefly tourism movement as the need for conserving our biodiversity and the concern over endngered species takes hold.
Contact us to book a summer  evening firefly party event , 2024

*This is a non-for-profit endeavor. We are accepting donations (financial contributions, seeding and equipment supplies, expertise, and labor; all welcome!)
To donate and become part of this project email us at eco@therockattheridge.com 

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