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Gidley Woodland

Gidley Woodland, Location Map

 Access  - Open from dawn until dusk
 Location

 - Gidley Woodland Location Map

 - South Campus, farms area, east of College Rd., south of Forest Rd.

 - Accessibility is limited due to the natural growth of vegetation and the terrain

 - Entrance Points - map

> There are no formal entrances

 Parking

 - Gidley Woodland Location Map

 - Farm Contact to be determined

 - Parking is possible at the south edge of the natural area, just off the road, but may be challenging in wet conditions. Alternative location is at the corner of Farm Ln. and Forest Rd. if conditions are wet.

 Features

 - 4 acres

 - Disturbed woodlot with fragmented oak canopy (red, white, and bur), and also sugar maple

 - Two vernal ponds

 Publications & Reports

 None at this time.

In 1978, the ground layer at Gidley Woodland was dominated by quack and reed canary grass, burdock and nettle, but some native members of the spring flora were reported to persist.