I enjoy how my phenology spot demonstrates how growing conditions affects species diversity and the vegetation of an area. My spot includes both a primarily evergreen area of forest, and a wetland area in Centennial Woods. You can clearly see how in the wetland area there is greater species diversity and a more vibrant understory …
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My phenology spot is mainly evergreens such as eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) and eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis). These trees keep their needles for 2-3 years so they will keep them throughout the entire winter. This allows them to photosynthesize all year long. Most of the hardwoods in the area have lost their leaves. One …
For my break phenology spot I picked an area of the Beaver Brook Reservation/Park in my hometown Belmont, Massachusetts. It is a reserved natural area that contains a paved walking path, a dog park, a playground and water park, and a small forested area with walking trails. I picked this spot because it is my …