Unfortunately, I completely forgot about Phenology assignment #3, so I will start with #4.
I have found a red maple sapling that is in a perfect spot to observe because it is boldly sticking out of the side of a tree and is close to my Phenology spot. Since this is my first time visiting this bud, I don’t have any way to determine if it has made progress. However, from what I have observed this time, it shows no signs of fruiting, flowering, or budding.