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March 1, 2009 
By the start of the month of March we usually have the deepest snow pack of the winter. However the month may include milder days with rain and/or strong southerly winds. Snow conditions in March can include some of the best skiing and snowshoeing of the whole winter. By the end of the month, as the sun becomes stronger and the days become longer, it is clear that winter is coming to an end. We have become accustomed in recent years to seeing wild turkey throughout our area, not just on farm fields. A recent sighting of a coyote with a turkey in his mouth showed that the turkey is of growing significance to the prey base for the coyote. A young fisher was seen investigating a ditch just outside the Hazen's Notch Welcome Center. He had an easy time moving over the hardened snow pack. We have recently added several species pages to our website. Follow the links to "Vermont Nature News Archives" at left for a complete list of links to information about our native wildlife, insects and plants.
Mammals: Bobcat and Lynx are two related species of wild cats - one is abundant, the other is quite rare. Learn about their lives - habitat, reproduction and how they survive. More >> Small Mammals: Some of the smallest mammals in Vermont account for the most numerous numbers of species and of individual creatures in the landscape. Read about these small mammals including mice, rats, shrews, moles, voles, and lemmings. More >> Plants: During Winter in temperate and boreal ecosystems, mosses and lichens are among the last plants to enter a period of dormancy and among the first to actively photosynthesize when conditions become favorable. More >>
See the newly revised Hiking page.
Group
Visits: Please note
that while the HNA Trails are open to the public at no charge in the
summer and fall, a fee is charged for groups. This includes school, home
school, church or other community groups. This includes both non-profit
and for-profit groups and whether your visit is self-directed or
facilitated by HNA staff. There are many costs associated with the
management of the trails and other areas used by the public. Group use
fees, trail fees, and membership contributions help the HNA office to meet
these expenses. Please contact the HNA office to arrange your group
visit. Thank you. Hazen's
Notch Welcome Center: Visit the Hazen's Notch Welcome Center for Visitor Information
about the wildlife preserves, recreation areas, and nature centers in the
Hazen's Notch / Jay Peak area of the northern Green Mountains. The Welcome
Center serves as the administrative offices of the Hazen's Notch
Association. In Spring, Summer & Fall, the Welcome Center is staffed
on a part-time basis. Trailhead information signboards, trail maps and
nature brochures are located outside at the Welcome Center, the Bear Paw
Pond Area parking and the High Ponds Farm parking. More >> Special Thanks: The Hazen's Notch Association is very grateful to all of
our cooperating landowners whose generosity allows over 30 trails to
remain open to the public on 2,500 acres of private land. Thank you all
! Coming
Events:
Climb Burnt Mountain See Calendar
for event details This page was last updated on March 1, 2009 |
Nature's Almanac: With so much happening in nature at any given time, it's hard to summarize it all. Here's a look at the some of the species of birds, plants and animals to frequent northern Vermont in March. 
Weather Observations: We have new pages that provide weather data such as minimum and maximum temperature, precipitation, and snow depth. Also check the 
Wildlife Sightings: Salamanders, butterflies, beavers, cedar waxwings, ruffed grouse, fox, and owls are among the many animals that fill our days with sights of nature.
Natural
& Cultural History: Hazen's Notch has a fascinating history that includes ancient
mountain formation, glaciation and settlement by the Abenaki. Read
highlights about the 
Trail
News: The HNA
Trails will open to cross country skiing and snowshoeing as soon as conditions permit. The HNA trails are closed to hiking in Winter and during Spring mud season. Please do not walk on trails during the winter regardless of the snow condition.
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