Before I begin this blog post I definitely recommend taking part in this activity. To take 15 minutes out of your day and visit a natural spot, take this time to absorb what’s around you and enjoy the beauty of this land. Now into the post.
I am constantly amazed by the beauty around the spot that I’ve chosen. I love the bend in the river and the slow rush of water. These 15 minutes were a much-needed break during this busy time in the semester. The spot I’ve chosen sits in a clearing surrounded by conifers, there’s a gentle rush of the stream accompanied by the strong winds of the afternoon. The Eastern White Pines that stand strong around the clearing felt the wrath of the wind as the echos of their trunks hitting against each other rang through the air. Looking deeper at the trees and around the bends of the river, I found so many natural secrets that lay hidden. On the tree I was able to find little cocoons indicating a life hidden away on this boxelder. Around the bend theres a little pocket under the soil above that I’m sure houses some creatures in a tiny little ecosystem of its own. Looking at a spot is one thing, but when you take a closer look
There were definitely some main differences between the foliage now and when I first went. It’s not like the spot has lost its beauty, it has just changed with the seasons. When we first arrived, the maples were plentiful and the milkweed was thriving. The greens and yellows of the tar-spotted Norway maples no longer dotted the sky and silky dogwoods were bare. The water doesn’t seem to have changed much, it flows gently still and it’s not cold enough to freeze over. By just listening I could hear the difference between now and before. There are less birds calling to others Just to set the scene of where I was planted I have included a little map of what I’m surrounded by.
