Sunday, February 10, 2013

Centennial Woods

Centennial Woods is a UVM natural area that is in Burlington and easy to access. The main paths are fairly well-traveled, but I've discovered hidden corners of this area! It is beautiful in every season, and has both hilly and swampy sections.

Check out this link for more information on Centennial Woods and directions: http://www.uvm.edu/~envprog/?Page=naturalareas/centennial/default.html

While researching Centennial Woods online, I came across this field guide called "The Changing Landscapes of  Centennial Woods Natural Area" written by the UVM Environmental Program. It is very interesting and provides a great basic reference for the natural history of the area. Here is the link: http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmsc/Centennial%20Woods/Changing_Landscapes_Centennial_Woods002.pdf


A low and swampy area provides a visual respite from the forest.

Sunlight infiltrates the tall white pines

Boardwalk

I thought this was interesting...all of the branches growing off of this branch are growing vertically!

Any ideas what this may be? I was thinking it may be a type of fern. (Update: sensitive fern!)

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Location: Centennial Woods Natural Area, Interstate 89, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

3 comments:

  1. LouFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Thanks for the winter photos and links. I enjoyed reading the trail guide...especially the information about field to forest succession. I don't know what the plant is in the picture. Maybe someone else can wade in...?

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  2. BonnieFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    I had a few other people weigh in. The quality of the photo is poor, but I am thinking that it is possibly a cinnamon fern.

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  3. BonnieApril 3, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    This is actually a sensitive fern.

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