Here are our observations at our 5 phenology stations:
#1Pioneer Peak
Oliver- "This morning all was covered in frost. There was a big earthquake on the farm. There was less snow on Pioneer Peak than last week.
Do you have snow in Chimacum?
Sidney "The field has green grass and white wrapped hay bales. There is 35% of leaves gone on trees. (Only 35% of trees have leaves still.) Some of the trees have bark stripped off by moose. 95% of the grass is still green.
How green is your grass? Are there leaves on your trees?
#3 Stream
Jessie- The first week, the creek had hardly any leaves. This week there were lots of leaves in the water. The leaves also covered most the ground. The creek was about 6inches deep.
Is there a creek near your school?
#4 Four Corners Trail
Ava- "Most of the leaves are on still the trees here. There are horse tracks on the ground. There is a frisbee golf net made of chains. There are both green and yellow leaves on trees.
Do you have frost in the morning?
#5 Cottonwood Tree
Samantha- "The cottonwood trees have lost 95% of the leaves since two weeks ago. We found a place where a fox might have slept near the cottonwood. We also found a stink bug nest.
Do you have cottonwood trees and stink bugs in Chimacum?
