To continue my phenology blog I decided to return to my spot in Centennial Woods from last semester. Many seasonal changes have occurred since my last visit in December. There is a thick blanket of snow on the ground, the trees are completely bare, and the temperatures have dropped significantly. During my visit I did not see any animals and very few tracks. I saw many human boot prints and the imprint of snow falling off trees. I saw some dog tracks and a fern peaking out of the snow. Hardy ferns are tolerant of cold winter temperatures and can be grown outdoors year-round. There were some new fallen trees around my site likely caused by recent wind and snow storms. These new changes are exciting and I am looking forward to seeing what phenological changes occur next month!