Amidst my final visit to my phenology spot in Centennial Woods, I was able to observe the tree species that were persisting, as well as the ecological changes in the marsh area. The species that were persisting included Eastern White Pine, Eastern Hemlock, and Norway Maple. Among the leaf litter, I was able to observe that Northern Red Oak, and American Beech, among other species, had completely shed their leaves. As temperatures dropped, it became harder to observe the leaf litter considering snow covered the ground. It became harder to notice the presence of ferns among this factor. As for animal activity, I could only notice species of birds that flocked through the woods. I could not observe any animal tracks during my visit. And in the marsh area, there was a lack of flowers, and other greenery that once drew me to the area. The vegetation in this area was limited to what appeared to be typha.
Through the seasons my spot has lost its greenery, and some inhabitants of the area have migrated. Even though my spot has changed entirely, I am still fond of the value the place holds. I am thankful to have been able to witness these changes.