On the last trip to Salmon Hole, the same familiar objects were there. The large log where my sit spot is, the waterfall, and the tree down by the edge of the water. The site has changed a lot phenologically since I first went there. Things are green and beginning to bloom. There was more …
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Exploring the Intervale
This Thursday two friends and I explored the Intervale area in Burlington right by the Winooski river. Most of the snow had melted and it was very muddy. The tracks we saw were very clear and easy to identify; we saw tons of domestic dog prints. It was fun to see the different shapes and …
A Trip Home
I was on Thanksgiving break this week and decided to explore a phenology spot near my house. I took my horse (Brody – a very good boy) with me, and we went back to one of my favorite places. It is a large field, with an old traditional-style stone barn at the bottom and a …
Introduction to Salmon Hole
Salmon Hole is a fishing spot in the Winooski River. I chose this for my phenology spot because it is close to campus and has a mix of forest and river landscapes. To get to Salmon Hole, look for the parking lot off Riverside Avenue. There is a marked trail down to Salmon Hole from …