Welcome to Max’s Phenology Blog! Embark on an extensive collection of updates on Vermont’s beloved walking trail, Centennial Woods. Throughout the Fall 2022 season, I will be focusing on a specific spot where a small bridge crosses over Centennial Brook. I will be observing and recording the environmental changes that occur within this spot and […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on December 13, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
Max’s Blog Post #4
Posted in Uncategorized on December 12, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
10 December 2022: This is my last blog post for the 2022 fall semester and looking back I couldn’t be happier with choosing Centennial Woods as my phenology spot. I chose Centennial Woods because I connected with the area during our first tree identification assignment. It brought nostalgia from my favorite trails in my hometown […]
Future Stewardship of Centennial Woods – Max Hamel
Posted in Uncategorized on December 7, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
Centennial Woods is a 65-acre natural space adjacent to the University of Vermont, yet many people don’t realize its true value or existence. In the heart of Vermont’s largest metropolitan area, Centennial Woods is almost tucked away from city chaos with only small green signs to signal its place, as it discretely coexists with the environment around […]
Max’s Blog Post #3
Posted in Uncategorized on November 28, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
28 November 2022: For my new phenology spot I chose an outlook along the Assabet River. Its a very peaceful place that I always walk my dog to because he loves laying down in the leaves next to the river and watching the water flow downstream. We walked down our street to a small path […]
Max’s Blog Post #2
Posted in Uncategorized on November 7, 2022 | Leave a Comment »
7 October 2022: It was a beautiful sunny day today as I biked to my phenology spot in Centennial woods. I sat on the small bridge that crossed Centennial brook and took 15 minutes to use my senses and engage with the beauty of my surroundings. The wind was strong today, so most of my […]
Max’s Blog Post #1
Posted in Uncategorized on October 18, 2022 | 1 Comment »
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 […]