Christina Conklin
While visiting this spot over thanksgiving break I observed many similarities and a few differences between my phenology spot at school and this phenology spot. The phenology spot I observed was in Dorset Farms, South Burlington Vermont. My phenology spot from school, back at Salmon Hole, is a lot more ecologically affected and changes more drastically because it has more interaction with humans and species around it. This area is more sheltered from busy human interaction although it definitely does feel the effects because it is surrounded by a neighborhood and has power lines running through it. In regards to the phenology of this spot it is very similar to the spot at Salmon Hole because they’re only a 20 minute drive apart meaning they’re affected by similar aspects of the natural environment.
I used to come to this place as a kid and go on walks with my parents and family. I still use the trails in the area and I sled and ski through it in the winter. I value this place because it provides many ecosystem services. In order to give back to this place I walked around the trails and collected trash for about an hour.
