I first visited my phenology spot in October of last year. It has been a really cool experience to see my places phenology change over time. When I first visited my spot it was colorful with fall leaves and was very lush. Overtime the cold weather changed its appearance. It became more dark with less vegetation during the winter months. Over the past few weeks in the start of spring the vegetation has begun to come back and it is starting to become colorful again. This cycle will continue to repeat.
While spending time here I have become familiar with a few land marks. One of my personal favorites is shown above. The stream is cut in half with this small patch of grass which makes for beautiful scenery. I also love spending time on the big boulder adjacent from the stream. It is a great place to relax and decompress.
Many students within UVM come to Centennial woods to seek relaxation. I believe that it’s a great natural area close to campus that students can easily access. UVM’s tight connection and culture to the outdoors is connected to the love and appreciation of Centennial Woods. However, I believe that it is important to respect these natural areas and it is imperative to keep them healthy. I would not consider myself a part of this place because it is its own natural community. I believe that I am a guest to this place and should be respectful whenever I spend my time in Centennial Woods. I look forward to coming back during my next few years at UVM.