My visit to my phenology spot was fairly sunny, especially for November! Although there was still wind coming off the lake, it did not feel too cold. The temperature lingered in the high 30s and low 40s (Fahrenheit). At my site, there was less color than last time. The ground had more down leaves, which were wet underneath from recent rain I suspect. I also noticed a new woody shrub at my phenology spot this time. I’m not sure what it was, but I think I discovered it because it was hidden under other plants that recently have lost leaves. Below I have a “World as Events” map posted. There is also a poem about the northern white cedars that are so prominent at my site and often remind me of the shore of Lake Michigan.
“The World as Events” Phenology Map
On Being Familiar with the Unfamiliar
I know cedars like these
That hang on rocky bluffs
That shelter the trail
That withstand forceful winds
That do their best under stress
I know cedars like these
Their relatives are my companions 1000 miles west
In a new place
I know these cedars
All pictures and the poem are mine.
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