I chose Centennial Woods brook because I really connected with the area during our first tree identification assignment. It reminds me of one of my favorite trails in my hometown where I could escape from the stresses of life. As I walked along the trail, I felt at peace standing on the small bridge crossing the brook. I appreciated that people can come to enjoy the nature in the area but also that it wasn’t overcrowded.
17 October 2022: Welcome to my blog! I’m excited to share my observations and updates with my phenology spot. Today, I biked to my spot in the pouring rain to gather my notes, the trail turned to mud as I made my way to the brook. The brook was fast-moving due to the heavy rain with lots of surrounding vegetation and fallen leaves in the water. I heard many birds chirping in the area as I walked to my spot; leading up to the brook I walked along a series of small bridges that allow you to cross the muddy trail. Surrounding the brook, I observed the biodiversity of the area; Lots of tall grass covered the ground along with a Red Maple tree close by and three Walnut trees in the understory. An abundance of Eastern White Pines appeared in the overstory, providing a good amount of coverage from the rain. When it comes to human interaction, many people use these woods as a place to, hike, run, and even bike. My goal is to hopefully maintain the land to prevent any kind of pollution and keep it as peaceful and biodiverse as possible. I would love to test the water and soil quality of the area to get a better understanding of the effect humans and pollution have on it. I’m excited to see the progression of this phenology spot as we move throughout the year.
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