The Heineberg Wetlands are a fascinating sight for those passing by on VT Route 127, or paddling around the bend of the Winooski River. This complex natural area plays home to a variety of wildlife which rely on the wetland year-round. Floodwaters of spring spread out and saturate the ground here, while muskrat call this their summer haunts, and migratory birds can’t resist the draw of this quiet corner of the river.

There are no formal trails to this natural area though it is valued by birders watching from afar, anglers fishing nearby, and students and naturalists whose programs choose to study this natural community.