Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area | |
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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 |
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.
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.