Located in a historic redstone mine, Redstone Quarry Natural Area provides an excellent learning environment for students from a variety of disciplines. While the former quarry is the namesake of this natural area, the land also includes a small wetland that contains a diverse range of flora and fauna. 

Redstone Quarry is located in a residential area in Burlington, and UVM thanks the neighborhood residents for keeping the quarry safe and clean.  

Research at the quarry is primarily focused on geological studies, illustrating regional history through exposed rock layers and ancient ripple marks. Scholars from various regional academic institutions observe these unique formations and investigate how rocks are formed through deposition. Ongoing research includes the establishment of study sites to monitor population trends for birds, amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic macroinvertebrates within the small wetland. 

Redstone Quarry serves as a outdoor classroom for the University of Vermont, where faculty and students study the complex interplay between geological history and local ecology. The site is a primary destination for the UVM Geology Department, providing hands-on field trip opportunities to observe Monkton Quartzite and ancient shoreline features. Students also engage in active stewardship through courses like "Applied Natural Areas Conservation and Stewardship," where they develop real-world management plans for vegetation and trail systems. 

The quarry is deeply integrated into its suburban neighborhood, with local residents serving as key partners in the daily maintenance and monitoring of the 3-acre site. Community members enjoy the area for quiet recreation, including bird watching, picnicking, and winter skating on the pond. The University maintains active outreach to neighbors to address stewardship concerns such as yard waste disposal and graffiti removal. This collaborative relationship ensures the natural area remains a respected and well-cared-for resource within the City of Burlington.