The time has come! Today was my last (official, blogged) visit to my phenology site, and while I say last, it will definitely not be the last time I visit. Over the course of this year I have visited this site about six times officially with a purpose of recording a blog post for NR … Continue reading →

This weekend we were tasked with participating in Bioblitz, a competition to log local plant and animal life with a broader goal of documenting local species and phenological timelines. I had a very fun time participating in this! I will attach some pictures and write a little more about my experience below. During this Bioblitz … Continue reading →

Today I went back to my phenology spot to observe signs of spring. Despite the solid 7 inches of snow still on the ground, there were many phenological signs of spring to explore! This included buds swelling, some even showing new, green buds, along with some more animal activity than usual. I heard more bird … Continue reading →

Today I attempted to return to my phenology site to make some observations for class. Unfortunately, however, due to the combination of melting snow, recent rain, and below freezing temperatures, I was barely able to make it down the first slight descent of the hike into the woods, as I was sliding down ice with … Continue reading →

My last visit to the spot before winter break! Today I took my friend Liz to see the spot. We braved the cold and walked over to the woods mid-afternoon. It was a nice trip despite slipping on mud multiple times on the way there and back. There was some snow scattered on the ground, … Continue reading →

Over thanksgiving break we were tasked with visiting a site near our homes to compare with our phenology spot at UVM. I chose Nelson Lake, a forest preserve about ten minutes away from my house. This preserve offers a protected forest centered around a marshy lake, offering trails many use to run, walk, bird watch, … Continue reading →

tasks at hand: sit in quiet for 15 minutes. create a birds eye view of spot. take some pictures. notice changes in vegetation. sit in silence for 15 minutes Right after the hike to my spot, I looked at the time, noted when 15 minutes would be up, and then settled into quiet. However, it … Continue reading →