October 18th, 2021 (57°)
To start off, the location of my lab is near UVM campus on a 1.25 acre natural area.
Fall is finally upon us! I am very happy to be experiencing autumn within the beautiful state of Vermont. I really enjoy my spot and feel like I will continue to bond with it as the year goes on. It is in close proximity to my dorm so I intend to be going there quite often to check in on it and allow myself to record more accurate data. My spot is the perfect place to observe the changing of colors as we enter the bitter winter. Although most trees still bare rich green leaves, today I noticed some trees starting to turn to a yellow or even red hue of leaves.
My phenology site’s canopy is primarily populated by Sugar Maples and Red Oaks. Underneath, Buckthorn is very populous, along with White Pine saplings here and there. The bottom composition is mostly packed dirt and soil along with ground vegetation and fallen trees. I am excited to watch my area change and grow as I grow with it!
