Author Archives: jcpatton

When deciding where to explore in the greater Burlington area, I wanted to go to locations where fewer people have visited, so that my observations would contribute to a greater ecological understanding of less explored places. When examining the map, … Continue reading →

As the semester draws to a close, I made my last trip to the phenology site in Centennial Woods. Honestly, it was a bit emotional because I have worked with this place for many months now, and knowing that it … Continue reading →

For our final excursion to see our selected tree, I waited as long as possible. Considering the recent spate of warm days, I was eager to see if the American Beech I have been observing for the past month has … Continue reading →

Over a month since my last visit to my phenology site, I was eager to see whether the specimen of American Beech I had examined in early March had made any signs of coming alive for the springtime. My spring … Continue reading →

On a brisk sunday afternoon, I made my way to my phenology site to see if I could identify an American Beech, and distinguish it from similar trees, like maples. I slipped and slid down the icy paths until I … Continue reading →

For wildlife tracking this week, I decided to visit the South Burlington Rec Path, which runs from the Patrick Gym all the way to a shopping center on the south side of town, as well as a loop trail that … Continue reading →

After over a month apart from my last visit to my spot in Centennial Woods, it was time to return and observe how it has changed since last year. With the temperatures finally dropping enough to resemble a true Vermont … Continue reading →

I made my last trip to my phenology spot this semester on a sunny Monday morning, the chilly wind quickly arousing me from the last vestiges of the previous night’s slumber. As I approached my phenology spot, I was surprised … Continue reading →

Deep in the New Jersey countryside (yes, that does exist) lies a curious collection of strange relics of the not-so-distant past. A concrete bridge. Old foundations. An abandoned silo. Trees mysteriously planted in neat rows. What can we learn about … Continue reading →

Light is so elegant when it makes its way through the canopy. I craned upwards, observing the motes of dust and dirt that danced through the dazzling beams of sunlight; nature’s waltz. The dying light of the late October sun … Continue reading →