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During the four-day urban BioBlitz, I explored the Intervale and different areas across campus. I encountered roughly 15 different species that I could identify. My experience using iNaturalist was good, while it could be slow at times it was very … Continue reading →

For the last time this school year, I revisited my original phenology spot in Centennial Woods. Overtime my site has not changed much. Small changes have occurred like the fallen trees decomposing more, and saplings being developed, but the big … Continue reading →

When I revisited my tree in Centennial Woods, it was clear that the buds had grown and changed. They are larger and fuller indicating that Spring is upon us. Other aspects of Centennial Woods indicate this as well. Much of … Continue reading →

This week, I revisited my tree in Centennial Woods. This time I was able to pull down a bud and they are in early stages of development. Not much else about the tree is new, but the area has changed. … Continue reading →

Once again, I journeyed into Centennial Woods, and I walked my typical trail until I came across an American Beech tree. This tree is rather easy to identify based off of its bark. The bark is smooth and gray and … Continue reading →

To look for wildlife signs in Burlington, I went to Centennial Woods. I went earlier in the day on February 18th and due to the snow, the previous day, conditions were great for looking for tracks and signs. I encountered … Continue reading →

Happy spring semester! I visited my phenology spot for the first time this semester on a snowy day. This snow was heavy and wet and was falling off of trees in chunks, disrupting the surface of the snow, causing it … Continue reading →

During my last visit to my phenology spot for the semester, I recognized some key changes in the area. One of my first observations was that almost all broad-leaf trees have dropped their leaves except for young American beech trees. … Continue reading →

For Thanksgiving, I went back home to Massachusetts. The new phenology place that I chose is behind my neighborhood in Carlstrom Memorial Forest. I grew up exploring these woods and was eager to visit again. Due to Vermont and Massachusetts … Continue reading →

As the autumn season progresses, the vegetation in my spot in Centennial Woods has experienced more leaves changing color and falling to the ground, as well as more seasonal plants, such as ferns, dying off. Fungi levels stayed the same … Continue reading →