Chestnut Hill Reservoir

It was sundown when I did my nature walk around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. The lack of sun made it very cold--it was around 40 F. Also, due to the fall weather, most of the plants were red, brown or yellow--many were scattered on the soil. Surprisingly, I found different large variety of plants with different shapes. Some sprouted from the Res and the rest were on dry land. It is interesting to see how plants manage to survive the harsh weather--especially tonight's cold winds.

By the time I was done with my walk, it was dark out. Therefore, it was difficult to see the different plants. However, I noticed that plants with smaller leaves tended to be more green and have most of their leaves intact, meanwhile, larger leaves would either be brown or on the floor--with some exceptions. This could be due to the plants' tendency to adapt: less surface area means it is easier to handle harsh weather with little rainfall and little sun.

Posted on October 20, 2022 02:55 AM by carolinaibarra