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The Intervale Center : New North End, Winooski

  • Saplings
  • Frog Friend!
  • Turtle Friend!
  • Entrance
  • Stone Arch
  • Winooski River
On my exploration into the Intervale center with my classmate we made observations based off the vegetation and wildlife to predict what the land use history might be in that area. Entering the Intervale we learned that the true meaning of the word is a low laying track of land next to a river. We found that the Winooski is the river that serves this Intervale. The first landmark we established was the entrance to the Intervale Center. Once we were on the property we headed for the Stone Arch and pond. Here we observed a huge willow tree, quiet pond with some turtle friends, and lots of herbaceous species. As we ventured along the river we saw an abundance of silver maples, eastern cottonwood, box elder and basswood. The silver maples appeared to be much older than the other growth in the forest. We came to the conclusion that it must be due to farming deforestation. Leaving a line of trees along the river was a common tactic in farming to provide shade and prevent erosion. These silver maples extended over the river and stood to be about 40-60 feet tall. We also observed a plethora of invasive species such as common buckthorn and bittersweet. These species are monitored to protect the integrity of the forest. On the rest of our exploration we observed fungi, amphibians, ducks, and many species of birds. The floodplain provides a great habitat for these organisms with shelter and nourishment of bugs in the spring. Near the end of our hike we found the Intervale’s nursery grounds. Here we found an educational center and afforestation saplings as well as community garden plots and greenhouses. During this exploration it became clear to me that the Intervale Center was doing whatever they could do mitigate climate change and protect the natural phenology of these areas.
  • Greenhouse
  • Silver Maple Leaf
  • Fungi
  • Pond and Weeping Willow
  • Info Center
  • Silver Maples