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Sessions Woods Conservation Education Center Public Program Series

The Sessions Woods Conservation Education Center’s Public Program Series is a cooperative venture between the CT DEP Wildlife Division and the Friends of Sessions Woods. Please pre-register for these programs by calling 860-675-8130 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Programs are free unless noted. An adult must accompany children under 12 years old. No pets allowed at these programs!

August 24, 2010 (Tuesday), 6:00 p.m. Late Summer Evening Hike at Sessions Woods
Visit the beaver marsh at Sessions Woods during a late summer’s evening. Learn about beavers and wildlife habitat on this 2-mile roundtrip, educational walk led by Natural Resource Educator Laura Rogers-Castro of the CT DEP’s Wildlife Division.

September 25, 2010 (Saturday), from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Connecticut Hunting and Fishing Appreciation Day

“SAVE THE DATE” for this very special open house, sponsored by the Friends of Sessions Woods, at the Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area and Conservation Education Center. There will be presentations on wildlife and fishing by state biologists; children’s activities; hunting and fishing tips; fishing demonstrations; pellet shooting; archery; and more!  And, it’s all FREE!  Parking and shuttle buses will be located at Lewis Mills High School.
For more information about this event, visit www.ct.gov/dep/HuntFishDay .

October 3, 2010 (Sunday) (Raindate: October 10), at 8:00 a.m. Bird Walk  
Burlington resident and bird enthusiast Laura Spitz will lead this bird walk suitable for all levels of bird watching ability! Laura will guide participants to several habitats at Sessions Woods for the opportunity to see a diversity of birds. She also will provide bird identification tips and suggestions for bird watching field guides. The 2-mile bird walk will begin at the flag pole in front of the Sessions Woods Conservation Education Center. Participants should bring binoculars and wear appropriate shoes for hiking.

November 13, 2010 (Saturday) at 1:00 p.m. Sessions Woods Fall Hike
Join Natural Resource Educator Laura Rogers-Castro of the CT DEP’s Wildlife Division for a 2-mile hike at the Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area. Laura will provide participants with an introduction to tree identification and forest ecology. Participants will discover unique facts about Connecticut’s native trees and their wildlife value.  This program will begin in the exhibit room of the Sessions Woods Conservation Education Center. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring water.

December 11, 2010 (Saturday), at 1:30 p.m. Children’s Program: Wildlife Tracks & Signs
Learn about wildlife tracks indoors with Natural Resource Educator Laura Rogers-Castro and then head outside for a short walk to look for animal signs. Children also will make a wildlife track to take home. An adult must accompany all children. Meet in the small classroom in the exhibit area at Sessions Woods.   

This schedule is also available in MS Word format for easy printing and sharing.


 NEW!  The following publications are now available to download:
Sessions Woods Brochure and Trail Map
Information about the Sessions Woods facility and trails

Birds of Sessions Woods
Check off these birds as you spot them during your walk!

Sessions Woods Compass Course
Test your orienteering skills as you navigate to several points located throughout Sessions Woods.

Local Tree Identification Guide
A guide to several species of trees found in Sessions Woods




Sessions Woods 
PO Box 1550
Burlington, CT 06013-1550

Phone: (860) 675-8130