An Exploration of a Peaceful Phenology Site
After taking a left turn at the fork that marks the start of the Centennial Woods Loop Trail, I came across the narrow wooden bridge that I had visited around 2 weeks ago. I sat down in the center of the bridge with my feet hanging over the small, trickling stream below. After taking 15 minutes to take in my surroundings using all my senses, I felt relaxed and connected to the area. I also noticed the absence of the vibrant fall leaves on the deciduous trees in the distance, and the newfound softness of the once mighty rustle of the Phragmites that smothered the stream bed. Both of these are tangible reflections of the decay that comes with the transition into winter. Though things look duller than before, it’s important to remember that this is a necessary part of the nutrient cycles on which the forest ecosystem relies. A crude map of the area can be found below:
