{"id":108,"date":"2021-05-15T12:15:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-15T16:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cgiffen\/?p=108"},"modified":"2021-05-15T12:15:11","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T16:15:11","slug":"may-phenology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cgiffen\/2021\/05\/15\/may-phenology\/","title":{"rendered":"May Phenology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spring is in full effect in Centennial Woods, trees are blossoming, flowers are in full bloom, migratory birds are returning, and pollinators as well. Here are a few observations of the woods coming back to life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mushrooms growing on the side of a dead tree next to Centennial Brook.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Burdocks emerging from the ground.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ferns beginning to grow again.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Serviceberry buds.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The beautiful canopy of Centennial Woods starting to come to life again with blossoms, buds, and leaves coming out.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It is easy to tell how the culture of Vermont is intertwined in Centennial Woods, as barbed wired fences are still dotted across the woods from when farmers used the land for grazing animals such as sheep. The bunker on the side of the hill that ROTC used to use also shows how culture is still intertwined in the woods. Along with historical aspects people go to Centennial Woods everyday to use it is a natural place to get outside and enjoy the beauty of Burlington. When wandering through Centennial Woods and observing plants, trees, and animals it is clear that I am part of my place just as much as wildlife is because of how it is place where social and ecological systems are very intertwined. When I am in the woods I can feel detached from everything else, but then I hear a siren or airplanes and remember that Centennial Woods is sitting in a city and surrounded by people and industrialization, making it culture once again completely intertwined with the woods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring is in full effect in Centennial Woods, trees are blossoming, flowers are in full bloom, migratory birds are returning, and pollinators as well. Here are a few observations of the woods coming back to life: It is easy to tell how the culture of Vermont is intertwined in Centennial Woods, as barbed wired fences … <\/p>\n

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