First Nature Walk - Pine Tree Reserve
This nature walk I decided to stick close to campus and explore the Pine Tree Reserve. Unfortunately, many of the plants had been stomped on, and there was litter everywhere. It was sad to see such a beautiful natural space taken advantage of. Even so, there were quite a number of lively plants. It is always incredible to me seeing the vivid green of plants on the Northeast, as I am from Southern California, where plants typically are a more muted green. There was a large patch of ferns on the side close to campus, which are my favorite type of plant as they are reminiscent of a time long before humans. I think it is amazing that they still reproduce in a way that occurred before sexual reproduction evolved. Many squirrels were active during this time, but none of them came quite close enough for me to photograph. Nonetheless, it was fun to watch them scurry about. Next time I think I will go to a larger, less trafficked natural space to fully immerse myself.
