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Explore The Wildlife And Habitat Of Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area

Educational Walk Family-friendly Nature Walk

Sun. Jun 7

01:30 pm

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03:30 am

1.5 mile

30 Open Spots

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Wildlife Biologist Peter Picone , JoAnne Picone (Nature Enthusiast) and Betsy Corrigan (Botanist)  will take you on an educational walk along a segment of the Tunxis trail that traverses Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area’s (WMA) Beaver Pond Trail (brand new board walk overlooking a beautiful wetland created by beavers).  Leaders will share their knowledge about a variety of wildlife species and point out the components of habitat including the native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses that forms the backbone of the biological diversity found at Sessions Woods WMA. The walk will be on gentle terrain and will be chock full of neat facts about wildlife and habitat. Bring your binoculars and water to stay hydrated.

Event Leader(s)

Peter Picone

(860) 919-7236

peter.picone@ct.gov

TBD

peter.picone@ct.gov

JoAnne Picone

pjpicone@cox.net

Betsy Corrigan

elizabeth.corrigan@ct.gov

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Organization Partners

CT DEEP WIldlife Division

Meeting Location Details

Sessions Woods WMA 341 Milford Street , Burlington CT 06013

Meet at the informational booth/kiosk in southwest corner of the parking lot near the Conservation Education Building.

Click on the red map pin for the event address.

CFPA Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail

Families In The Park (Formerly Great Park Pursuit)

No Dogs Permitted