Salmon Hole Phenology Site

Salmon Hole Phenology Site – Google Maps

Salmon Hole is a popular fishing spot located on the Winooski River. The area is a host to many species of fish including landlocked Atlantic salmon, walleye, steelhead rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and rock bass among others. The shores of Salmon Hole, specifically at my site, offer a place to observe the water as well as the local flora and fauna.

As the seasons change, so does everything around us. At Salmon Hole, I will be able to observe these changes through numerous lenses. The water, trees, plants, wildlife, and even human interactions, will change significantly as we move through the year. This culmination of social and ecological seasonal change will allow me to consider both the local uniqueness of Salmon Hole and how it reflects and connects to larger ecosystems and processes. By observing and documenting these changes, I hope to gain a sense of familiarity with the local ecosystem and understand, first-hand, the delicate balance that exists between humans and nature.

Silver Maple

iNaturalist – Silver Maple Observation

Glossy Buckthorn

iNaturalist – Glossy Buckthorn Observation

Chestnut Oak

iNaturalist – Chestnut Oak Observation

Silver Maple

iNaturalist – Silver Maple Observation

Oriental Bittersweet

iNaturalist – Oriental Bittersweet Observation

Salmon Hole Phenology Site is located just off Riverside Ave., in Burlington. To get there, you’ll want to start by navigating to the parking lot, which can be found by entering this location into your navigation system: 236 Riverside Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

Walk past this sign for about a minute until you see a narrow path leading into the woods. Take this path. You’ll know you are heading in the right direction if you find two stone pillars opening up to another path.

Continue walking down the path. You should shortly reach a clearing with a large stretch of rock facing the water.

Walk to your left until you reach the end of the rock. You should see several rocks leading down to the shore.

You have now arrived at my phenology site! Take a look around. There’s lots to observe!