To take part in the City Nature Challenge I decided to set off on a run and try to cover as much ground as I could in the hour I had. I ended up going on the bike path along Spear St. behind Patrick Gym and taking that all the way to the end, then …
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One Last Visit- 4/23/23
Today I returned to my spot one last time. It was a rainy spring day, and for the first time in the forest I could see clear signs of spring. My tree finally budded leaves and little plants were sprouting out of the forest floor. There were hardly any people out, so I had the …
Spring Has Sprung- 4/9/2023
Today truly felt like spring. The sky was completely blue and the sun was beaming down on Burlington. Everyone was out and about walking, running, biking, and basking in the sun. For the first time I biked to my phenology spot rather than running. I ran the Burlington Half Marathon yesterday, so I needed a …
Spring is Coming- 3/26/23
Today I set off on my usual running route along the bike path, this time with some friends. The path was clear of snow for the first time in quite a long time, which made the run more enjoyable. I can tell that spring is on the way because a few plants are beginning to …
Lookin for Trees- 3/1/2023
Today I set off on my usual running route to Rock Point on the first day of March. The landscape is still looking very wintery, and there is another foot of snow in the forecast this weekend. I ventured out with my friends Caitlin and Will and we jogged along the waterfront path. I recently …
Burlington Exploration with iNaturalist- 2/19/2023
Today I set off on a 9 mile run all over Burlington, exploring the natural areas along the way. I am currently training for the Burlington Unplugged half marathon in April, and my long runs have allowed me to explore the city with my fellow running friends. The route I planned for today took us …
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New Year, Same Spot- 1/22/2023
It is now nearing the end of the first month of the year 2023 and I decided to return to my phenology spot from last year. This was an exciting visit because it was my first visit where there was snow on the ground! This made getting to my spot a bit of a challenge, …
One Last Visit- 12/4/2022
I returned to my spot today, and this was my first visit at dusk! (somewhat unintentionally… forgot how early the sun sets). I ran down as per usual, this time with a fellow NR friend, Caitlin. Despite being December, there is still no snow on the ground, although from my spot I can look across …
Phenology Spot- Cincinnati Edition- 11/23/22
I am back at home in Cincinnati, Ohio, and while brainstorming places that would be suitable for a phenology spot I had some trouble choosing. Cincinnati is much more urbanized than Burlington, so it is hard to find a spot as secluded as my Rock Point one. I decided to go for a little hike …
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Seasons Have Changed- 10/29/2022
Today I returned to my phenology spot at Rock Point, this time bringing a friend to enjoy its beauty with me. We ran down on the waterfront bike path and took a break to sit and soak up the sun at my spot. We sat in silence, just listening to the waves hitting the rocks …