My location for the phenology assignment is a spot along the Centennial Woods Trail. My phenology spot lies along one of the creeks that run through Centennial Woods; it is right in the heart of the meadow. I chose this location as I found the area to be very lovely and very picturesque.
The area had a good mix of vegetation. The meadow is mostly comprised of low-lying bushes such as Goldenrod and Honeysuckle, with some small hardwood trees scattered about. At this point in the year, fall is just starting to set in. The leaves are starting to change and the wind carries a cool fall breeze. You can feel the forest around you slow down as the plants and animals brace for winter. The forest is calming down, and this will continue as the months pass.
Most common types of plants found:
Black ash, Norway Maple. Stiff Dogwood, Goldenrod, Crab Apple, Buckthorn, Loosestrifes, Northern Red Oak, Blackberry Bramble, Spicebush, Sensitive Fern, Honeysuckle.
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