My last visit to my phenology spot made me hopeful for warm weather and phenological changes into summer.

This morning was my last visit to Centennial Woods for the year. When I picked this spot in the fall, it was foreign and unfamiliar. Over the past multiple months I learned the changes and secrets of the forest ecosystem. I have become a part of my the pine stand in Centennial Woods, visiting and observing the natural land. I have become proficient in identifying the trees and other biota in the area.

In Vermont, there is a large culture around saving natural areas. Centennial woods is one of the products of conservation in the state. People also care about the state of natural areas, which is one of the reasons that Centennial Woods is so free of trash and human products.

Next year, I am excited to come back and revisit my site.