I’ve seen my site in every season except for summer now. I’ve seen it bright green and lively, I’ve seen it white and frozen, and now it’s all shades of dull brown and the gush of running water as it finds it’s legs after winter.
The stream is definitely the biggest landmark, and it’s been interesting to see it throughout the year. In fall, it was barely present. In winter, it expanded into an icy river spanning the whole valley. Now, it is eager and can be heard throughout the forest. Some other landmarks include the large cement tube that marks the end of my spot, and the huge decomposing birch tree that marks the beginning of it.
Nature and culture definitely intertwine here. Being right by trinity campus, my spot is a place where people go to hang out in nature. I myself have sat down there, consoling a friend through a breakup. I’ve romped around with a friend to destress from midterms there. There is evidence of bonfires, of art. People perform music down there, if they can make it down the steep hill. The litter is minimal- I think the human activity there adds to it’s beauty in a way.
So yeah, I’d say I’m a part of the spot. I’ve experienced some core memories there, and I’m living on trinity again next year, so I know I’ll definitely go back and visit more.
