Diario de siennavorve

On Thursday, after finishing two exams, I took a peaceful nature walk at around the Chestnut Hill Reservatoir, right next to campus. The weather was perfect-65 degrees with a slight breeze, sunny but not too warm. For about 30 minutes, I explored my surroundings, making iNaturalist observations. As we’re learning about the tree of life in Unit 2, it was exciting to see the diversity of plant life in the area. I spotted moss (Bryophyta) growing on a tree trunk, a fern (Polypodiopsida) just by the sides of the reservoir, and towering evergreen trees (Gymnosperms) lining the trail, and one Angiopserm. Observing these plants helped me connect what we’re studying in class, as I saw firsthand the various branches of the tree of life coexisting in this shared ecosystem. The experience was not only educational but also a refreshing break from the stress of exams.

For this Nature Walk, I decided to go to Blue Hills Reservation with some friends. The weather was really nice, it was sunny with a 72°F temperature, so it was the perfect day to be outside. The walk was extremely peaceful and cleared my head after a very stressful week of school, filled with exams and assignment. I found it a little challenging since I hadn’t gone on an actual hike in about 4 or 5 years. I also thought I would see way more fungis, but it was harder to find than I expected. We ended by spending about 3-4 hours, taking breaks in between, chatting, listening to music, mediating, grounding… Overall, It was a challenging, but also fun and relaxing experience, even though finding fungi was harder than expected. Definitely something I’ll be doing more often!

Today, I took a stroll in Boston Commons, which is near my apartment.The sun was shining and the temperature was a pleasant 75°F. The weather was ideal. I saw a variety of trees and plants while strolling, as well as squirrels, pigeons, ducks, and many other animals. Considering how everything I observed is related to evolution was thought-provoking, especially in light of the "Tree Thinking" chapter we're currently learning in class. The peaceful atmosphere and the chance to connect with nature gave me a much-needed break after a tough week of exams.