Explore Burlington's Wild Places

Centennial Woods is one of the most frequently visited UVM natural areas. This area is home to over 65 acres of mature conifer stands, mixed hardwoods, fields, streams, and wetland areas.

Derway Island is actually not an island, but a peninsula! The park is a nature preserve acquired with help from The Nature Conservancy. Nearby Mayes Landing is a popular location for fishing and birding right at the mouth of the Winooski.

The Ethan Allen Homestead is a hub of activity nestled in the Burlington Intervale near the New North End. The Burlington Wildways trail runs through expansive agricultural fields, floodplain forests, and wetlands.

Sandwiched between neighborhoods of Appletree Point between Leddy Park and Starr Farm, The Forest at Appletree Point is a unique oasis near the edge of Lake Champlain.

The Heineberg Wetlands are an essential protected area along the Winooski River and a fascinating sight for those passing by on VT Route 127, or paddling around the bend of the Winooski River.

The Intervale is an incredible collection of land containing 360 acres of floodplain forests, historic agricultural land used for organic food production, community gardens, and historical sites.

While MCRMW seemingly sits as an island in its New North End neighborhood, it’s part of a tapestry of other forest fragments.

North Beach is a popular spot for beach-goers but contains some intriguing natural features and activities. At the north-most point of Burlington Bay, North Beach is nestled into the arm of Rock Point, which is the peninsula which shelters this beach.

The northern half of Oakledge Park is all about the beaches, while the southern portion of the park is where forests grow, meadows are being restored as bird habitat, and spring ephemerals bloom.

The quarry's "redstone" bedrock was a popular building material in the 1800s. Today trees take root in cracks and across surfaces of the rock, and water pools in the low areas creating wetlands.

Arthur Park is a hotspot for winter recreation and exploration. Once accessible for most of the year, the Sea Caves which were created by the Champlain Sea are now best explored when winter ice is safe to traverse.

Not long ago, the Urban Reserve was an industrial complex on Burlington’s waterfront. Today the Reserve is one of the most scenic spots to stop along the Burlington Greenway.

Travel across 9 miles of the Burlington Wildways trail and explore the Wild Places network of public trails, parks, and natural areas.