9/30/24 When I was hiking in Centennial Woods I was stopped when a snake slithered across the path right in front of me before burrowing into a log. I later identified it as a garter snake, a commonly found in woodland environments and prefer areas near water. 10/13/24 While observing wild plants in the wetland, …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Common Woody Plants 🌲🌳
Vegetation 🌱
Evergreen dominant ridge-line: A dense scattering of eastern white pine needles cover the ground. The decomposition of these needles causes the soil to be very acidic, limiting the vegetation able to grow in such conditions. The understory is mainly filled with marginal ferns, Dryopteris marginalis, and there are also scattered growths of partridge berries, Mitchella …
Introduction 🏞️
For my phenology project, I chose an area in Centennial Woods because it is a natural community that is very accessible to me and other UVM students. Additionally, prior to the project, I had spent a decent amount of time in Centennial for labs, clubs, and simply walking in my free time, so I wanted …