For the remainer of the semester, I will be exploring the natural wonders of The Salmon Hole on the Winooski River. I will be investigating the ecology of this location, along with how seasonal progressions affect this environment. When researching a location to conduct my phenology project, I knew I wanted to choose somewhere near water. I am passionate about watersheds, stream health, and aquatic ecosystems, so proximity to the Winooski River was a major factor in my decision.
Getting to The Salmon Hole is relatively easy, as it is just a quick 20 min walk from campus along Colchester Ave. Once you arrive at the parking lot for the park, a quick walk down to the hill/stairs leads you to a slight crossroad. After taking the lefthand path, there is another crossroad, where you take a second lefthand turn. Continue down the path past the rocky shore until you reach a large overhanging tree above the path with a large stone off to the right.
