Belding Wildlife Management Area
3 Bread and Milk Rd, Vernon, CT 06066, USA
Belding Wildlife Management Area is a 282-acre conservation property in Vernon managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to protect and improve wildlife habitat. Fields, forest edges, wetlands, and stream corridors create a rich mosaic of habitat that supports pollinators and the plants they depend on. These varied landscapes provide essential nesting, foraging, and seasonal refuge for native bees, butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects, while also supporting birds and amphibians that rely on healthy, connected ecosystems.
Pollinator habitat stewardship is a key part of Belding’s long-term conservation value. Through active land management, habitat restoration, and ongoing stewardship supported by the Belding Wildlife Management Area Charitable Support Trust, the site helps sustain native plant communities and the pollinators they support. Belding also serves as an outdoor classroom, offering seasonal walks and educational programs that help students and community members better understand the importance of protecting habitat for pollinators and other wildlife.
Learn more: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wildlife/Wildlife-Mangement-Areas/Belding-Wildlife-Management-Area
