As the end of the semester is coming right around the corner, I can’t help but feel sad to leave my place. I have had a great semester getting to know the area, watch as winter animals pranced around, see the trees bud and finally bloom, watch as new plants rise up from the ground, and much more.
On this last visit, I was finally able to observe some phenological changes, as the tree buds finally bloomed into flowers, the grasses begun to turn green, and the wildflowers actually were able to show. I was even able to spot squirrels and chipmunks scurry about, while listening to and spotting the birds up above.
I think it is interesting to see the effects that this natural place has on the surrounding community. As it got warmer, I was especially able to see many people using Centennial woods as a place to run, walk their dogs, do schoolwork, etc. I think with the time I spent at my place, I would definitely consider the my place as a part of me, but I might not to far as to say that I am a part of it. Although it might have affected me, I don’t think I have done enough there to affect it, I didn’t add any ecological integrity.
I really appreciated posting these blogs, and I am happy with what I was able to do this year.