On a sunny afternoon I am here again at the quaint Crescent Woods, with a surprising November temperature of 63°F. It is especially shocking, since this past Monday night into Tuesday, Burlington had its first real snowfall, with about 2-3 inches of snow sticking around for about 24 hours. I think the changes I picked up today since two weeks ago stem from that first little storm.
Trees are much emptier, we are past peak fall leaf season, with most leaves now on the ground. (my photograph)
It seems that many more green leaves are covering the ground. This was an odd concept to me at first, but I think I can contribute this to young green maples being weighed down to the floor by the recent snow. (my photograph)
Garlic mustard still hanging on in November. (my photograph)
Asters are reaching their final stages before hibernation through the winter. (my photograph)Englesby Brook is babbling faster and louder than the past, maybe from snow melt runoff. (my video)
Sun setting in the west was hitting the landscape real nice today. It was around 3:30pm. Trees are much less “leafy”. They’re all on the ground now. (my photograph)
In my opinion, one of the most noticeable first signs of winter is migrating Canada Geese. (my video)My lovely little landing spot. (my video)
As what our task permits this week… I made my way through Crescent Woods as I routinely do, but this time really noting some key events that are in play as I make my journey, all which could be sequentially documented. It was a great way to really absorb the present.
Here is my documented EVENT MAP inspired by author Hannah Hinchman. (my drawing and photograph)
