Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area is a 771-acre (312 ha) nature preserve owned by the state of Connecticut located in Burlington, Connecticut.[1] Operated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the preserve focuses on conservation education and features the Sessions Woods Conservation Education Center with displays about area wildlife and a large meeting room.[2] The WMA offers educational programs, demonstrations, and workshops about wildlife and natural resource management. Outside there are demonstration sites, self-guided hiking trails, and displays. Hunting is allowed with permits.
| Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
 Sessions Woods Wildlife Management's Tree ID Trail | |
  Location in Connecticut | |
| Location | Burlington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°43′42″N 72°57′44″W / 41.7283°N 72.9623°W |
| Area | 771 acres (312 ha) |
| Website | Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area |
The trails connect to the Blue-Blazed Tunxis Trail.[3] The WMA also abuts the Nassahegon State Forest.[1]
The Friends of Session Woods is a volunteer organization that supports the preserve's programs and activities.
References
edit- ^ a b "Sessions Woods WMA Hunting Area Map" (PDF). CT DEEP. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ^ "Sessions Woods WMA". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ^ "What and Where is Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area?". CT Woodlands. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
External links
edit- Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Friends of Session Woods