I was quite sad after visiting my spot for the final time. I have spent this past year learning and watching my spot change so it is sad to not have to go into Centennial Woods again. This doesn’t mean I won’t keep going and visiting my spot but because it is no longer for an assignment it will be more difficult to cut time out of my days to go to my spot. I have had some wonderful memories in my spot so I will truly miss this assignment.
My spot has changed throughout the seasons with phenological changes of falling leaves, snow, blooming buds, and wildlife changes throughout it. I don’t think there were any major changes to the spot and it looks pretty similar to when I first visited in August/September.
I would say the major landmarks of my site are the footbridge, the brook, and the hill continuing up the trail. The more minor ones that I have been able to notice over time are the trees with nests in them, the brook’s bank eroding over time, and the Muddy Buddy’s sign.
At first glance I would say that the Muddy Buddy’s Sign shows that there is some human interaction with this site. I would consider this culture intertwined with nature because it shows that social groups interact with the land.
I do have a connection to my spot but I’m not sure if I consider myself a part of my spot. Many people go through this spot on a daily basis and I did not visit enough to consider myself a part of the site. Hopefully, I have respected the land and can continue to visit in the future. I hope I can always feel this connection with the land.
