As the semester ends, I wanted to return here to show some of my observations from home. When the coronavirus disrupted the middle of my second semester of freshman year I was devastated. I was very ill during January 2020 … Continue reading →

The Red Stone Woods are littered with signs of wildlife. With fresh snow from yesterday and last night, animal tracks are fresh and distinguishable. Gallopers dominate this area, both gray and red squirrels and chipmunks. The gray squirrel has the … Continue reading →

The only wildlife I could find nearby my phenology spot were squirrel and rabbit tracks. The first type of track I identified was of a cotton tail rabbit. The gait for this animal is hopping and you can see the … Continue reading →

My sense of place in my home town Mendon Massachusetts developed mostly during my childhood. Growing up in a secluded white picket fence neighborhood before the age of ipads and video games, the entire block would spend their days outside … Continue reading →

My sense of place at the Redstone Wetlands has now shifted from a peaceful and quiet grassy path between the two water bodies to cold and snowy. As the season has transitioned from fall to winter it has become less … Continue reading →

The 3 trees that characterize my site are Norway Maple, Paper Birch, and Sumac. All three species grow in a variety of soils but all need full light. Here by the path and the water these trees receive constant light … Continue reading →

If you are trying to get to this wetland location, first head to Redstone Campus. Once you are on this side of campus head towards Wing Davis Wilks Residential Hall and take a left between the buildings. Then head down … Continue reading →

Bella Genova’s Blog for NR 1 2019