fcastillo13's Journal

For today's walk, I wandered for 30 minutes around the forest near the Res. Today was a very monotonous day, so this walk felt very refreshing. However, it wasn't the most beautiful day since we are approaching winter and the sun was nowhere to be seen. On my way to the forest, I saw a group of fungi that really caught my attention for the shape that they displayed. After reaching the forest, it was most exciting to find fungi growing out of dead tree trunks which were rather fascinating. Hearing the scrapes of leaves and the sound of nature is always refreshing when walking around the forest which let me feel at peace while desperately trying to find fungi. Would definitely do it again!

For this walk, I went to my usual spot which is the Res and the forest around the Res. While walking for around 40 minutes, I came to the realization that fall was finally here! The orange, red, and yellow leaves, and the leaves in the floor announced that fall was here. In this walk, I focused on trying to find Bryophyta, polypodiopsida, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. I noticed it was most difficult to find a polypodiopsida in my walk. I wonder why it was so difficult. However, I got to see some really interesting and beautiful plants. While continuing to do my walks around the Res, one can realize just how diverse the Res is and how many species are visible in such area. From animal to plants to fungi, I've learned to really appreciate these walks. At the end of my walk, as I was returning to my home, I found this beautiful tree which was a spectacle to behold.