On Saturday, I made my last visit to Red Rocks Park for this phenology blog. It was a warm and sunny day so I was motivated to be the most observant of phenological changes in my spot thus far, and rightly so because there were some big ones. Firstly, all of the snow had melted […]
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Last Visit :(
Posted in Uncategorized on April 29, 2024 | Leave a Comment »
City Nature Challenge
Posted in Uncategorized on April 29, 2024 | Leave a Comment »
This weekend I got out to Red Rocks park in South Burlington, conveniently my phenology spot, and explored the plants and animals in the areas I encountered. I enjoyed recording these findings on iNaturalist because it was easy to use, I learned about new organisms, and I felt like I was able to contribute something […]
Signs of Spring?
Posted in Uncategorized on March 24, 2024 | Leave a Comment »
I returned to my phenology spot days after the vernal equinox hoping to find signs that spring is approaching, but instead I found myself trekking through inches upon inches of snow. The snow may have proved that winter conditions are still present, but new occurrences within my spot prove that spring is approaching. The most […]
Wildlife Signs Throughout Burlington!!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 12, 2024 | Leave a Comment »
The time came to put my tracking skills to the test in this winter wildlife tracking expedition. It proved itself to be quite the challenge, though, as all of the winter conditions have gone away. I was trying to find the prints of wildlife in 40° and sunny (finally) weather throughout the snowless waterfront path […]
First Visit of the New Semester!
Posted in Uncategorized on January 27, 2024 | Leave a Comment »
Winter has arrived and its effects are present in my first visit back to my phenology spot this new year. A layer of snow coats the ground and ice covers the path that brings me to my spot. The air has warmed up after a week of frigid temperatures, so I was able to enjoy […]
Last visit of the semester
Posted in Uncategorized on December 8, 2023 | Leave a Comment »
Winter is approaching and Red Rocks Park is displaying more signs of phenological change. Trees have begun to drop their final leaves and undergrowth has become sparser. As I walk to my spot, I notice the leaves under me are frozen and the forest on both sides of me is dusted with a light covering […]
A New Phenology Spot in Vermont
Posted in Uncategorized on November 25, 2023 | Leave a Comment »
I spent some of my Thanksgiving break in Weston, a small town in Southwestern Vermont. As the sun began to set, I went out to explore the woods surrounding the house where I stayed and found trails that lead me to some really nice natural areas. It was a clear and calm 37°F day, so […]
Visit Number 2
Posted in Uncategorized on November 2, 2023 | Leave a Comment »
Today I visited Red Rocks Park for the second time to explore its phenology. I sat peacefully in the center of my spot for 15 minutes and took the time to observe my surroundings. There were a few distant birds as well as the rustling leaves of the trees. Most of the noise, though, was […]
My first visit!
Posted in Uncategorized on October 10, 2023 | 1 Comment »
My location for the Phenology project is Red Rocks Park in South Burlington, VT. I choose this location because it seemed like a very naturally diverse area that I would be drawn to throughout the entirety of this project. After visiting the park and making observations, my beliefs were confirmed. To get to Red Rocks […]