Today, I am writing my final blog for the semester—so bittersweet! For this last assignment, I revisited my phenology site to observe how things have changed. The last time I was in Centennial Woods, I was recovering from the flu (yuck), and there was lots of snow and ice on the path, which made my …

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Hello again! This past weekend, I participated in the four-day urban BioBlitz around Greater Burlington, and it was a lot of fun! I spent time with my friend exploring places like the Intervale and some parts of Centennial Woods. It’s wild how many species are just out there if you actually take a second to …

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Hello all, it’s been a while since my last post! For today’s phenology blog, I’ll be discussing my data collection for the class-wide NR1020 phenology walk. My assigned day for data collection was April 21st. Tomorrow is Earth Day and also my birthday, so I had a pretty joyous time taking a walk and observing …

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I walked through the Redstone Pines with my friend, both bundled up against the cold but missing our much-needed snow boots! The day we went out exploring just so happened to be the day after there ws fresh snowfall, so it was mildly difficult to find tracks right away. As we were searching, we heard …

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Well, I hate to admit it, but choosing the Intervale Center as my phenology spot last semester was far too ambitious of a decision! I now know my limits and capabilities as a car-less individual, and I’ve chosen a new phenology spot in a much more convenient location… Centennial Woods 😉 Below is a screenshot …

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When I went back for my final visit at my phenology spot, I was met with a beautiful winter wonderland. Mostly all of the trees had lost their leaves except for the pine trees, as expected. The water was still flowing in the lake and the view was stunning. The ground was covered in snow, …

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The site I visited during Thanksgiving break was in my own back yard! Growing up, my family would always take walks through the woods in our backyard that lead to Baiting Brook and then eventually Callahan State Park. This year, I was a bit concerned for the health of the brook because of the drought …

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My experience back at my spot: When revisiting the trail discussed in my first post, there weren’t too many noticeable changes besides the abundance of maple leaves that had fallen onto the path. Honestly, the leaves made it difficult to navigate the trail, but the colors and view made up for my confusion. A lot …

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The Intervale Center is a quiet, beautiful spot along the Winooski River in Burlington. It’s only about a 10-minute drive or bike ride from the UVM campus, which makes it a great escape when you need a break from classes. The area is a mix of farms, forests, and wetlands, with trails that are easy …

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