Category Archives: General

Theory: My chosen site does not appear on any map as a park except Burlington Geographic. On Google Maps it is labeled as a ‘Urban Reserve,’ but I am unable to find anything else about it. The land seems to be … Continue reading →

This place. This neglected park. Cannot be described as beautiful or aesthetically pleasing. The grass is scratchy and sparse. The Trees are not spread out, and there are dirt paths that have been created by the trodding of many feet. … Continue reading →

This place is a park. Towns people pay taxes for the upkeep of their parks. This plot is in a city park, but has not been kept up. The grass has gone wild and invasive species run rampant. Of course … Continue reading →

The park that I visit is situated next to the bike path and is therefore tightly bound with society. However, what about culture? This is a park in Burlington, VT. People here, in general, love the outdoors and climb mountains. … Continue reading →

Click on image to enlarge. This SES model shows the social-ecological system of the park. Myself, and others who visit the park are park of the system. We walk on the worn path and the grass. We pick flowers and … Continue reading →

This is a place I know. I know it well. I have run past it for the past four years. The Thetford Academy cross country trail runs past a stand of dark hemlocks and spruce. I took a walk last … Continue reading →

Most of the leaves have fallen off of the trees and the grass is all brown and crunchy. The sun is setting of the lake and the sun shines off the few yellow leaves that are still clinging to the … Continue reading →

The ash, boxelder and cotton woods have released their leaves while the aspens are still clinging to their bright yellow ones as if to remind me that fall is not yet over. The oak’s leaves are hardly turning color while the … Continue reading →