For this upcoming semester, I decided to change my phenology spot. Although Salmon Hole was quiet interesting, I just couldn’t connect with it. I didn’t feel like I was in nature there, as I could still see buildings all around me. I had trouble traveling to this place and would only spent a few minutes there when I went. Centennial woods, however, has everything I was looking for. I can escape there between classes; it is easily accessible. I can walk for only a few minutes and be in the middle of a forest, despite being so close to campus. I love the variety of trees and plants, plus the little streams you can find as you walk. With all this said, I’m very excited to explore my new phenology spot!
I unfortunately did not see any specific animal tracks near my spot. The path leading to the creek was packed in snow from others walking on it (there was even a small snowman built). The water was running over the rocks at a steady pace, despite the piles of snow next to it. There were no leaves in site, except some evergreen needles. Overall the woods seemed pretty calm with no new snow falling or animals in site
To get to this spot, enter the woods through the catamount parking lot (behind the doubletree). Turn onto the main path and keep walking until the path splits into two. At this split, turn right and go towards the creek.
