juliafratamico's Journal

My friend and I walked through the Houghton Garden for around 50 minutes. The weather was really cold and it started to rain by the end. The ground was wet and muddy, so we had to stay on the path for the majority of the time. Throughout our walk, we saw a wide range of plants and animals. There was a lot of greenery, but compared to last time, there were more vibrant colors, such as red, orange, and yellow. Since this week's theme is fungi, we tried to look for different mushrooms along the path. We saw mushrooms in different colors, shapes, and forms, which are seen in the pictures attached. Some of the mushrooms were in groups while others were alone. The wide range of differences shows the different species of mushrooms that exist. They are visually very different from one another, which is related to morphological species. My friend and I were able to tell Overall, I really enjoyed walking through the garden and exploring new places that showcase biodiversity.

My friend and I walked behind and around the Chestnut Reservoir on October 19 for around 35 minutes. The weather was beautiful since the sun was out and there were no clouds in the sky. The wind was a little strong towards the end of the walk, but it felt nice to walk around the reservoir. While on our nature walk, we looked for a variety of plants that we learned about in class: vascular, non-vascular, and angiosperms. It was hard to find different plants since many of them were wilting. However, we found a few flowering plants and tall trees with different color leaves. The colors of the trees started to change color compared to the last walk, which was really interesting to see. The walk helped us visualize the types of plants we are learning about in class and their different characteristics, such as where they are found and what they include (roots, stems, and leaves). Overall, I enjoyed my walk around the reservoir.