For the last nine months I’ve been documenting seasonal changes in UVM’s natural area, Centennial Woods. There, I observed the shedding of leaves, fox prints in the snow, and Northern red cardinals chirping above. I found my love for the spiritual connection at Centennial. I wrote a piece on Taoism standing in Centennial Woods, which … Continue reading →

During the BioBlitz Challenge, I became aware of all the living creatures around me and the ways in which the natural world operates in different regions. Although our challenge was designated for the Greater Burlington Area, I did some camping in Bolton this past weekend and thought that would be worth mentioning as well! In … Continue reading →

I breathe bitter air to calm my mind, challenging signs of spring, I come to find… Hours ago a snowfall gathered low. Painting the trees, embellishing the leaves. the birds sing louder, yet the light shines the same. gleaming rays across snowbanks. this is a march mystery, and i’m simply a tourist. trying to figure … Continue reading →

“Winter provides an afterglow. This effect glistens through the trees. Illuminating me. Winter snaps and & crackles under our feet. This crunch, crunch, crunch. Winter tickles our senses. Following our eyes to the light. Our ears to the snaps. Our touch to the cold. Winter is here Winter is everywhere. Hibernating truths waiting to be … Continue reading →

As I prance through Centennial Woods the crunch of fresh snow fills my ears. I open up all my senses: my sight, hearing, and ability to touch. The sound of chirping cardinals, screeching crows, and rustling branches sends me into a complete state of being. To listen, to pay attention, is the key to acknowledging … Continue reading →

As I enter Centennial Woods, I take out my earbuds and listen. I pay attention to the creaking of trees and the conversations between crows. Every time I enter this natural area, I feel peace. I welcome my passion for spiritual connection with nature and just breathe. I breathe the bitter, yet calming aroma of … Continue reading →

As I walked along the path I noticed the decaying nature around me, the stillness of the trees, and the light that glimmered between crispy leaves. Although this darker presence was felt back in Centennial Woods, this spot gifted me with more than its natural processes, but it also filled my soul with nostalgia and … Continue reading →

In a spiral… The never-ending journey of finding your inner-self is connected through nearly everything. The spiraling of tree trunks, patterns found in leaves, and in the crunchy pinecones. We are always reminded of the evolving nature of that which is eternal, a place where the soul experiences a journey. This journey is what we … Continue reading →

“I notice that Autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature” – Friedrich Nietzsche A Season of Change D I R E C T I O N S : As you pass the UVM Police Department, take a left down a marked path located “Centennial Woods” – as you march along this … Continue reading →