My site has definitely changed over time. For starters, there are many more signs of spring now then there were when I last visited, as snow was still on the ground. In addition, while I was walking through my site, I noticed a major increase in wildlife activity, specifically birds.
There are many landmarks that I have become very familiar with at my site. For instance, one major landmark is the tree that is always right in front of me when looking at my site. This tree has a smiley face drawn onto it and when I was first becoming familiar with the area, it proved as a good check to make sure I was where I wanted to be. In addition, I have become very familiar with the fallen trees nearby and use those to sit on whenever i visit the area.
Nature and culture definitely intertwine in this area because my site is directly to the side of a walking path that is heavily used by community members. While I was sitting drawing my sketch, many individuals were walking through this path with friends, pets, or by themselves. Centennial Woods is an amazing area because it is open to the public and has many different sites where humans are able to interact with nature without getting in the way and harming the natural processes. With this being said, I do not consider myself a part of my site because I am only there for a fraction of the time. I do not experience all four seasons in the way that the living organisms of my site do and I am not leaving any impact, positive or negative, on the area.
