On December 7th, I headed out to Centennial Woods, my phenology spot this past semester. During the stress of finals week, it was nice to get outside, away from the noise. It’s clear this spot has changed through the seasons since the last time I visited. This time, there’s snow on the ground, snow on …
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Millbrook Preserve – Melanie Kniffen
A five-minute walk from my house in New Paltz, NY, lays the beautiful, interconnected trails of the Millbrook Preserve. Years of work and protection have gone into preserving and protecting these 134 acres of natural beauty. On November 26th, my mom and I set out on a sunny morning to walk on these peaceful trails. …
Centennial Woods Map
Today 11/1 I sat in Centennial Woods. On my way I still heard the cars on the road, yet as I got deeper into the forest, the sound of birds chirping and water trickling consumed me. I felt still for the first time in a while. I noticed more leaves on the floor, some of …
Centennial Woods Introduction
Centennial Woods is a 65 acre protected forest area located outside of the UVM campus, near the medical center. I chose this location because it was one of the first hikes I went on since coming to campus, and I was amazed how a place so close to a buzzing campus could be so beautiful …