A UVM blog Phenology Spots

Salmon Hole is a natural area in South Burlington along the Winooski River and can be located on Riverside Ave. By going down some short trails, you can reach the area I chose to focus my phenology spot around. There are large rock areas which poke out into the river and allow a better view of the water. Going further left, there is sand/mud by the water that connects up to the vegetation as you leave the water level. There are many elm, maple, and cottonwood trees in this area. There are also riverbank grapevines that surround the understory. I chose this area because it has water, rocks, and plants, so I can compare how all three change throughout my visits. This is also an area I’ve never been before in Burlington, so it gives me a chance to explore.