If you follow the trail through centennial woods, past the small wooden bridges, you will come to an intersection. Here, you will have the choice to go down a hill or go up a hill: go up. Continue walking until you come across a narrow path displayed with ferns or the remnants of ferns. You will know you are in the right place when it looks like this:

This is my phenology spot, and I hope people will appreciate it as much as I do. I first found this place on a weekend walk with a few friends, although it was much more vibrant then, it still holds its value.

There is no other reason why I chose this spot other than the fact that this area, lacking in a dense over story, had so much to give in its understory. Different tree species — the main ones being black cherry, sugar maple, white oak, eastern white pine and striped maple — although in an abundance did not take from what was below. Many young trees surround the area, along with ferns and dense areas of common weeds and sporadic areas of fungi. As I go through, visiting my spot and witnessing the change of seasons, I hope I can learn something from my observations and I am excited for what my spot may bring.

This weeks video: