Spring is in full effect in Centennial Woods, trees are blossoming, flowers are in full bloom, migratory birds are returning, and pollinators as well. Here are a few observations of the woods coming back to life: It is easy to tell how the culture of Vermont is intertwined in Centennial Woods, as barbed wired fences …
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City Nature Challenge 2021
I explored the Burlington Intervale and the waterfront during the City Nature Challenge during the four-day period from, April 30th through May 3rd. It was apparent that many other UVM students and citizens of Burlington and Winooksi were taking part with the challenge as well, especially because there was great spring weather for it. My …
April Phenology
Spring has officially sprung in Vermont! The trees are budding and flowering, plants are beginning to emerge and some are blooming, seasonal bird species are returning, and the weather is warm. The signs and sights of spring were visible in Centennial Woods, a lot of bird songs could be heard, but very few birds were …
March Phenology
The temperature is slowly starting to get warmer again across Burlington and Winooski, and across the region of New England. There is more animal activity, song birds can be heard, and buds are starting to show, all signs that spring is approaching. Today I ventured down into Winooski and observed the area near Salmon Hole. …
February Phenology
This month I have decided to visit the other end of campus and observe the phenology in Centennial Woods Natural Area. Centennial Woods is an easy 15 minute walk from my dorm on Redstone campus. I exit my building to the right and I follow University Heights road, until I reach Main street. I cross …
The Human History of Redstone Quarry
After visiting Redstone quarry and looking at the pieces, processes, patterns, the area that the quarry is in, and the species that inhabit the area I was able to develop knowledge on what the quarry was like in the past. The name of my phenology place, Redstone quarry itself gives away the human history. Redstone …
Phenology at home in Maine
Steedman Woods My home-town phenology place is in Steedman Woods, a preserve located next to the York River. This area of land has a large amount of human land-use, but there is a lot done to ensure that users are only using the trails that were built. My place has a variety of plant and …
Event Map
Gallery from visit on 11/6/20 After visiting Redstone Quarry this week it is present the seasons are changing from summer to late autumn. The trees are all bare now, except for a few. Dead leaves coat the ground, but most have blown off the path, and a large amount of leaves have found their way …
Map and Continued Phenology Observations
Pictured above is an aerial view map of Redstone Quarry. As we start approaching cooler fall days and colder nights changes are going to occur at the Redstone Quarry, and there have already been a few changes present to the area. At my last visit most all of the trees had their leaves and had …
Initial Phenology Observations
Redstone Quarry is a beautiful location to study the phenology of Vermont. The quarry is a quick and easy ten minute walk from my dorm on Redstone campus. To get to Redstone Quarry I leave my dorm, exit left down South Prospect Street, which turns into Ledge Road at a sharp curve in the road. …