My site has changed a lot over the past semester. I can finally be seeing a bunch of buds forming. A nice thing about the place is that its mostly cedar and pines meaning most leaves were already there. This however means that we are getting new seasonal plants. This time there was also more birds and other animals that I noticed since last being there.
There has no been human changes or storm caused changes. But there has been a lot of personal landmarks I found. First is the big rock coming out of the ground that signals the enterance of the trail to my spot. This is really memorable to me as the first time going it seemed so mysterious. This landmark has been fun to pass by a lot. And to me a even more memorable landmark is the rock that is almost a perfect bench. Whenever I come to my phenology spot I always take a lot of time just sitting there and looking out. It’s legit a perfect place to sit.
Nature has definitely been tied with culture here at Red Rocks. This place has a bunch of unique spots that people come to. I remember the first time there seeing a bunch of people swimming down below. And I have seen many people walking dogs on the trail. People use this unique place as a relaxation spot and plus with all the signs about species there I can definitely see classes going there.
I personally see myself as part of my place, whenever I come back the trees seem to almost welcome me back with their shapes so I would definitely say yes.