Centennial woods has become a valued tool for teaching and learning about the natural world. It is a natural place that is easily accessible to all students but it is separate from the hustle and bustle of daily campus life. This phenolgy spot that started out as nothing more than an assignment for class became […]
Phenology Site in the Springtime
Upon returning to my phenology site after this long winter I was met with the soothing sounds of running water indicating that at long last, the stream had melted. This is the fist sign of the coming spring, unfortunately, this is the only sign so far. None of the trees have started to flower and […]
Phenology in Franklin Ma
At first glance, the phenology in Franklin Massachusetts is not that different from the phenology in Burlington Vermont. Upon closer inspection many differences can be seen. The main tree species found in Franklin is American Beech with few other species. There is much more variety in Vermont tree species. The woods are also more dense […]
Natural Community Classification
I would identify my phenology site as a Hemlock- Northern Hardwood- forest. It can be identified by the tree species in the area. it is mainly red maple, and Hemlock trees with some beach trees scattered around. The site could also be classified as a partial wetland because it has a stream running through the […]
Returning to the Site
I returned to my phenology site after the break to find it transformed into a snow covered paradise. There is a thick coating of snow cover in everything. The stream has frozen, enough to be walked on in most place. There was a small hole in the ice where running water could be seen. All […]
Land Use History
The phenology site is supposed to be a place that has been minimally touched by humans. Today that is what centennial woods seems like but, it has a rich history full of human interaction. There is some evidence that Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire’s militias used the area for training purposes. It is suspected […]
Franklin Ma Phenology Site
It is silent in the woods, isolated. The only sounds being the crunch of snow underfoot and the rustling of branches overhead as the wind pushes them around. A path leads deep into the woods but you must venture off eventually to find the peaceful isolation of the phenology site. All the leaves have dropped […]
Franklin Ma Phenology Site Map
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A Phenology Haiku
Peace and quiet calm Fish dart around in the stream Phenology site
Update on the Seasonal Changes
Today when I visited my site it was cloudy and overcast, with occasional rain showers while I was there. Other than the Hemlock trees, Norway Maple and Oak trees are the only ones that still have leaves on them but, those leaves have changed color and look like they are going to fall very soon. […]
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