A lot has been going on in my Phenology site and the recent rain has helped to make seeing these occurrences easier. To show everything that has happened, I drew an event map.

Since last visiting my Phenology site, there are a few differences that come with the changing of seasons. Most of the trees that drop their leaves in the fall had done so, with the exception of some Oaks and Norway Maples.  There were also fewer berries on barberry plants, and the leaves had a more yellowish tint. I also noticed many more mushrooms around the site, especially on the fallen trees. As for the wildlife in the area, I saw some fish darting around the stream and I’m sure there was some other aquatic life in the stream. While walking around the site I saw a few ribbon snakes slithering into the more covered areas. Along the stream bank there were some animal tracks. One looked like a paw print, I’m unsure what type of animal created it, and the other looked like it could have come from a deer. Fall is coming and bringing some changes to nature with it.

(All photos taken by Jenna Goodman)

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In order to get to my chosen site, you follow the path in Centennial woods. You should pass over four foot brides, the fourth having a small break in it and crossing a small stream. This should lead into a small clearing with another foot bridge on the other side. Cross this bridge and go up the hill on the other side. You should now be in a clearing. Walk across as if you were continuing along the path but in stead of following the path, go down the hill. There should be a fallen tree across a stream, the middle of my site is the middle of that fallen tree. I chose this place because, it wasn’t to difficult to get to but it was still removed from the main trail. This means not as many people cross through my site. I also chose this spot because, sitting  on the log surrounded by nature, the only sounds being the rustling of leaves and the water below you, is incredibly calming and makes me happy.

The plants in this area consist of Norway Maples, White Oaks, Eastern Hemlocks, Red Maples Northern Red Oaks, Barberry, a few varieties of moss and ferns and some other vegetation that I struggled to identify.

(All photos taken by Jenna Goodman)