My spot is in Centennial Woods which is a protected natural area that is about a 5-7 minute walk from UVM central campus. I chose this location because Centennial Woods has a wide range of plant and animal species native to Vermont. I first visited Centennial Woods during my first NR1010 Lab and I had a lot of fun walking around and observing all the vegetation and animals there. Centennial Woods is a place that I am very interested in and would like to gain more knowledge about. Centennial Woods is also a great place for hiking and taking a walk in nature and it is very accessible to everyone, even those who do not have a bike or car.
Location
To get to my spot in Centennial Woods you have to start at the trailhead where there will be a big green sign. Then make your way to a large opening where there is a sign that says “poison ivy,” here there is a split in the trail so keep right. Keep following the trial past the bridges going over the stream and eventually there will be a second large opening. My spot is right before this opening and you will know you are there if there are lots of ferns on one side of the trail and a red maple tree on the other side.
Plant Life
Common woody plants
- Red maple
- Sugar maple
- Northern red oak
- White oak
- Norway maple
- Barberry
- Buckthorn
Vegetation
- Intermediate wood fern
- Threeleaf goldthread
