I explored towns a little farther on the eastern part of Burlington, mainly Williston and Essex. I was planning on a bike ride that went through that area and wanted to see if the vegetation and ecological features in suburbs … Continue reading →

The main peak of the Bolton Valley backcountry area experiences the seasonal changes that come with spring much later than other parts of Vermont at lower elevations. I was able to hike up the Bolton Valley skin track this past … Continue reading →

Before today, it had been fourteen days since my last visit to Centennial Woods in the great state of Vermont, but after today it has now been 0 days since my last visit to Centennial Woods (because I went there … Continue reading →

Three weeks have passed since my last visit to Centennial. After finding the Paper Birch in the same southeastern area, I observed that the most significant changes were in snowcover and ground softness, but not much had changed with the … Continue reading →

Paper Birch are a less common tree species in Centennial woods but I managed to find one in the southeastern area of the reservation. The bark of the birch was my first indicator that the tree was specifically a Paper … Continue reading →

Burlington is a unique city in the sense that a surprising amount of wildlife lives within the city limits. I first traveled to the waterfront in the South End area and was excited to see a good amount of avian … Continue reading →

To be comfortable outside in a short sleeve t-shirt in northern Vermont in December is an unfortunate plight. Regardless, the misty air and temperatures in the mid-50’s were the conditions I experienced in my last visit to Gilbrook. Hopefully this … Continue reading →

The section of U.S. Route One in Saugus, Massachusetts has been voted as one of the worst roads in the United States. Most people see this road as nothing more than a three-mile long over-congested eyesore of a strip mall. … Continue reading →

When viewed from a good angle, Gilbrook appears serene and wooded. Even if it was likely clear cut at one point, the reserve has been reforested to a point that feels like a genuine green space. There is a good … Continue reading →

Zach Naley Gilbrook Natural Area is a small reservation in Winooski, Vermont. This area is of interest to me because it’s a dense, woody area with a small pond in the middle of a very developed area. Small preserves at … Continue reading →