Today, I conducted my final exploration of the phenological changes in Dutch Fork Wetlands. The most significant changes I observed in the flora were that most of the last leaves that were clinging onto the alders had dropped to the ground. The rest of the leaf litter has also started to darken and break up, …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Bird’s Eye View Reflection
Above is my bird’s eye view of my spot, which is highlighted by the X in the center. Divided by the trail, there are 3 wetlands surrounding my spot, protected by common alders and black willows and bordered by grassland occupied by indianagrass and goldenrod. Sitting still for 15 minutes in my spot really helped …
Observing My Burlington Site
The spot that I chose in Burlington to compare to my spot at Dutch Fork in Ohio is in Centennial Woods next to Centennial Brook. I thought that this spot would make for a good comparison because the brook provides an aquatic environment in the Woods ecosystem like the wetlands of Dutch Fork. The picture …
First Visit to Dutch Fork
Dutch Fork Wetlands is an incredibly interesting spot in rural Ohio. Despite the fact that the majority of Ohio’s “natural” lands are now forested, the pre-colonial landscape was dominated by swamps and grasslands. Currently, 90% of Ohio’s wetlands have been destroyed, largely for agricultural purposes. The wetlands at Dutch Fork were destroyed for road construction, …