Today I got to visit my phenology spot again and took some time to sit and really take in my surroundings without any distractions. Today was a cold, but still pleasant November day. It was overcast and fairly windy. I found it very enjoyable to take a break from my usual school routine and simply relax in nature. I took some time to reflect on the past few months and appreciate the natural setting around me. Although peak foliage has long past, there were still some beautiful colors on display in the forest.
Not much has changed since my last visit here. Since many of the trees in the area are evergreens they still have their needles, but the few hardwoods around have lost most of their leaves, although some remain, showing off brilliant yellows. The few ferns in the area seem to have all disappeared for the winter, and the ground where they once stood is covered by fallen leaves.