Gilbrook Nature Area is a small conservation area in the city of Winooski, right outside of Burlington. The Area is the highest elevation point in Winooski and it is a predominately forested area. The major forested areas tend to be hardwoods, specifically Eastern White Pine in the overstory. In the center of Gilbrook, is the pond. Around this pond the vegetation clears and consists more of bush and grass species.
I chose this area because I am very interested in how relatively young and small ponds are formed, and how they affect the vegetation around them. Another key thing I’m interested in that I would like to keep track of across the seasons is the abundance of fish and how ice formation will affect this
