Since October, I have had the pleasure of observing the phenological changes that my site in Centennial Woods experienced, from the famous Vermont fall to the -40 degree Fahrenheit real feel of winter and to mud season Spring. The changes in plant species where the trees and shrubs were full of leaf coverage to slowly […]
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April 29th: Farewell to and Gratitude for 44.47671 N, 73.18655 W
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March 9th: The Temperature is Rising, When Will the Buds Bud?
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In Burlington, we have experienced some beautifully warm Spring weather. People are hammocking in the pines and playing frisbee on the greens. This is now the third time that we are observing the phenological changes of a birch tree. Despite the increasing in temperature, there are no significant changes to observe other than a slight […]
March 27th: Early Spring Tree Analysis
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It is a week into Spring and I am back visiting the Paper Birch. After comparing and contrasting the images collected from this assignment, I observe no significant changes. The color of the buds have become slightly more green and the buds have slightly increased in size. It was interesting returning back to the tree […]
March 11th: Hunting for Trees
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To start my Spring break off right, I adventured to my phenology spot in the search Red Maple, Northern Red Oak, Paper Birch, and American Beech. Ultimately, I found a large Paper Birch and decided to further investigate it. The white, curly, paper-looking bark is a key identifying characteristic of Paper Birches. The buds of […]
February 20th: Seeking Out Wildlife
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On Sunday, February 19th, at 11:15 AM, I journeyed over to Centennial Woods in the hopes of finding animal tracks and being able to identify them. It was a cold, partly cloudy morning a couple of days after it snowed. Depending on where the sunlight shined, it was muddy or snow-covered in different areas. I […]
January 29th: Starting the New Year in Centennial Woods
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We are back to blogging and studying the phenology of Centennial Woods! It is still the season of the sticks but with a beautiful coating of shimmering snow and colder, brisk air. The Guelder-Rose berries were still standing as the redness of the berries were accentuated by the white snow. In addition, you could hear […]
December 11th: It is Time to Go into Hibernation
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The journey of learning more about my phenology spot in Centennial Woods is coming to a close. Over the past two months or so, I have had the opportunity to observe the changing phenology of my location which has been eye-opening and educational. By observing the thick green overstory transition into a colorful foliage and […]
November 28th: An Exploration of West Hartford, CT
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It was Thanksgiving break time and off I went home, back to West Hartford, Connecticut. With this blog post in mind, I immediately knew which location back home I wanted to compare to my phenology project location. The Connecticut location strongly influenced the one I picked in Vermont, as my phenology project location is very […]
November 7th: Winter is Right Around the Corner
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As I sit in the center of my spot located in Centennial Woods, the sound of the wildlife that surrounds me is slightly overpowered by the sound of human life. In the distance, I can hear the sound of motorized vehicles as well as the faint sound of humans enjoying the space for recreational purposes. […]
October 17th: An Introduction to Centennial Woods
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Join me on an in-depth exploration of Centennial Woods! It is a natural area located in Burlington, Vermont that is frequently used as a “getaway” for humans but also is a home for countless species. I chose this location because of its ease, resemblance to my hometown, as well as the varying elements that make […]