Diario de porazzo

I did this nature walk while on a run around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir right before sunset. The weather was unusually warm (about 55 degrees Fahrenheit) so it was not surprising that there were plenty of people out enjoying the sunshine. It was difficult finding organisms that would be easy to identify because many of the plants I observed seemed to be dormant for the winter and did not have any foliage. However, I was able to find a few different types of moss and I thought it was interesting that each type seemed to grow in a different pattern or on a different type of surface. Being from Colorado, I was surprised to find an Aspen tree here because I did not know that they grew on the east coast or at lower altitudes. I was also surprised to find plants with berries (such as the Eastern Redcedar with blue berries). I had thought that most plants only produce berries in the summer. I was hoping to find more animals to observe but I am glad that I was forced to focus on plants because I have never noticed the diversity of trees at the reservoir. Overall, I really enjoyed this walk because it allowed me to appreciate just how beautiful the reservoir is. Since moving to Boston, I have really missed the hiking in Colorado and this walk allowed me to feel like I was at home.