I’ll admit I was a bit suspicious of the event map at first. It seemed confusing, and like it would probably be much easier to take a few pictures and type out descriptions. The process of making this one, though, was so fun and calming that I’m planning to start making them for myself. I worried that nothing would happen in the time I set aside to make my map, and nothing did, at least not on the scale of what I usually consider an Event. Broadening my definition of “event” to include tiny happenings that only really matter to leaves and bugs showed me how full of life and activity my place is.
The few bits of vegetation looked about the same today as last time I visited. Even though the past week has been on the dry side, the creek had crept out from its banks, turning the trail into an icy, muddy obstacle course and making leaf soup along one of its shallower banks. Since it was a beautifully sunny Sunday, the dog walkers and trail enjoyers were out in force. I missed the wildlife, but it was nice to see so many people happy in the woods.