Riley Sit-Spot 6
Shrub at the beginning of the semester Shrub now flowers at beginning of the semester My sit- spot has changed a lot all over the semester. At the start of [...]
Blog post #6
I arrived to my sit spot 11/19/2020 at about 5:28pm. I never arrived to my spot at this time of night at all this semester so it was very different. It was 52 degrees outside [...]
Sit Spot #6
11/17/20 from 2:30-3:30 Sit spot from beginning of semester Sit spot now! MY SIT SPOT HAS CHANGED SO MUCH!! From the previous rains we have [...]
Laura; Sit-Spot Blog Post #6
Laura Wampler 11-18-2020 Clear; 47°F Arrived: 5:03PM Departed: 6:22PM I cannot believe that the first semester is almost over! Time went by so fast. As always, I procrastinated and did not visit my sit-spot until [...]
Charlotte’s Sit-Spot #6
I visited my sit spot from around 3pm to 4:30pm. The air outside was very crisp and it was about 40 degrees when it was warmest. As I was sitting there, I could feel the [...]
Blog 6
Original Now I don't have an original photo [...]
Balwinder Kaur Sit-Spot Blog #6
My sit-spot [...]
Katlyn’s Sit-Spot: Blog #6
Time of arrival: 4:54 pm Time of departure: 6:00 pm For the last sit spot I went at 4:54 pm, it was cold, unlike the first time I went there. it was also a lot [...]
Harlie’s Sit-Spot 6 (Nov 18th, 2020) 11:30AM – 12:30PM
First Sit Spot Last Sit Spot I went out to my sit spot at 11:30AM right after my Chemistry lecture to get away from the stress of class, despite having to [...]
Alison’s Sit-Spot Blog 6
First picture of the tree (sit spot 1) last picture of tree (sit-spot 6) first picture of bump (sit-spot 1) last picture of bump (sit-spot 6) [...]
Rebekah’s Private Cove: The Final Sit-Spot
Final Sit Spot View First Sit Spot View Rebekah’s Private Cove: The Final Sit-Spot What a bittersweet moment! I have officially finished my sit-spot sessions, and it is amazing to [...]
Extra Credit Exam 4
Flowering Dogwood I arrived at my sit-spot at 12:45pm and stay until 1:20pm on November 18, and the temperature was a brisk 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind was blowing slightly but just [...]
Kylie Lakin Sit Spot #6
The water from the 1st sit spot filled with water striders The calm waters of the recent sit spot where the striders are absent Home can be many different things and [...]
Shayla- Blog #6
Sit-spot #6 11/17/2020 1:12-2:12pm I decided to stay at my sit-spot for only an hour this time around because of how cold it was. It was 50 degrees and very windy and I was freezing. [...]
Olivia’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #6
My sit spot at my first session. My sit spot at my final session. It has only been a week since I have last [...]
Mallory’s Blog Post 6
Last sit spot picture My first sit spot picture I arrived at my sit-spot for the last time at 11:45am, and I stayed and observed until 12:45pm. The weather [...]
Devanshi’s sit spot blog #6
most recent on left, first on right (clover) most recent on left, first on right (tree) most recent on left, first on right (wild violet) [...]
Sit Spot Blog 6
Last sit spot view First sit spot view I went to my sit spot in the early afternoon, at 3:04 I sat [...]
Mackenzie’s Sit-Spot 6
I visited my sit-spot on November 18th from 4:30-5:15 pm. As it has been the entire week, the wind was blowing relatively hard. It was 45 degrees, but with the wind it felt much cooler. [...]
Megan’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #6
Last sit spot First sit spot I arrived at my final sit spot session at 11:20am, Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The sun shone at the perfect height in the sky, glistening [...]
Blog Post #6
Emmaline’s blog 6 – 11/18/2020, 3:45-4:35 pm First Sit-Spot 8:20am, 9/6/2020 Last Sit-Spot I hadn’t realized the difference in the state of my sit-spot until a comparison of these [...]
Yareli’s Blog post #6
Sit Spot View I went to my sit spot on October 16th at 11:20am. My sit spot looked very dull. The trees are all bare, therefore all that I was able to see [...]
Mei’s Final Sit Spot
Since my last session, more leaves have died and fallen to the ground, there’s even less canopy cover, and less bird calls/songs. The leaves and canopy cover changes are likely due to the season changing [...]
Katies sit spot: Blog #5
Time arrived: 11:45pm Time of departure: 1:00am I got to my sit spot at 11:45pm, this was the first time that I went to my sit spot at night. I chose to go to my [...]
Megan B. Blog # 6
I arrived at Beale Garden at 4:50pm on November 17th. It was much darker than it has been previously when I went to my sit spot at this time, but of course, that is due [...]
Final Sit-Spot Blog
Looking South towards my original sit spot NW of my sit spot My last sit spot... It is crazy to think that the semester is already wrapping up and that this [...]
Catherine Sit Spot Blog #6- 11/15/2020 10:45 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Part of the floor along the creek lifted from the wind and gushing water Fish blending in, unable to get another picture of them as the creek wasn't clear and rushing [...]
Sit spot #6 11/11/20 5:20-5:56pm
The grass overfilled with water The weather was very mild, it felt like it was about Branches that have fallen on the floor 70oF. There were clouds covering the sky, and [...]
Extra Credit Species Summary – Mallory
I arrived at my sit-spot at 9:00am – 9:37am on November 9, and it was 57 degrees Fahrenheit. There was no wind or cloud cover, but the sun was shining bright with a slight tilt [...]
Megan’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #5
I arrived at my sit spot mid-day 12:21pm, November 11, 2020. I had not observed my surroundings at this time before, so I was eager to see all that I could find. It was quite [...]
Simmons SS 5
I arrived at my sit spot at 6:51pm (dusk). I haven't been to my sit spot so late before so it was a refreshing experience. I didn't pick this time for any specific reason. This [...]
Balwinder Kaur Blog Post #5
My sit-spot location For my Sit-Spot #5, I had arrived at my spot at 2:43 pm on November 8th and stayed there until 3:54 pm. I went during the daytime, between dusk and dawn. [...]
Rebekah’s Private Cove: Sit-Spot #5
Sit Spot in the Dark Rebekah’s Private Cove: Sit-Spot #5 Time to share about my fifth expedition at my sit-spot! This time, I came at a time I had never been to [...]
Charlotte’s Blog #5
I visited my sit spot at about 8pm on Monday evening. The temperature was in the mid-60's and It was extremely dark and kind of spooky. As I was walking up, there were people walking [...]
Devanshi’s Blog Post #5
I arrived at my sit spot on the 9th of november at 11:40 PM (nightime). I hadn't ever been to my sit spot at this time of day and I thought it would be interested [...]
Kylie Lakin Sit Spot #5 11/5 4:35-5:25pm
Cloud streaks in the sky visible thanks to the brush die down Life comes in many different forms in which some of these different forms can be observed through season change or in [...]
Harlie’s Sit-Spot 5
I arrived at my sit spot at 3:30pm on November 8th. I decided to go during the day, which is when I typically go, unlike my previous visit during the nighttime. I did this [...]
Shayla-Blog Post #5
11/08/2020 (9:20-10:30am) (Morning) For my 5th sit-spot I decided to go in the morning. All my previous sit-spots have been during the afternoon so this was a really nice change for me and allowed me [...]
Mallory’s Blog Post 5
I arrived at my sit-spot an hour after sunrise (dawn – 7:54am - 9:00am). The temperature was 54 degrees Fahrenheit, the sun was shining as much as it does at 7:54am, there was no breeze [...]
Olivia’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #5
My sit spot in the night-time. I arrived at my sit spot at 8:16 PM, a time which falls under the general time of day that is classified as night-time. I have never [...]
Aliya SS#3 10/31/20 11:14-11:51am
The branches dropping from the tree The weather felt about 500F – 600F, with wind speeds that felt to be about 5 mph. It was cloudy and gloom, and it looked like it [...]
Catherine Sit Spot Blog #5- 11/8/2020 6:45 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.
For this sit spot, I chose to go at dawn, from 6:45 to 7:50 am. I chose this time as I have gone close to dusk a lot and have not gone in the morning [...]
Sit Spot 5
Sit spot from the bridge-sunrise is starting to happen. I arrived at my sit spot on 11/8/20 at the beginning of dawn, which was 6:30-7:30 a.m. I have not been to my sit spot [...]
Sit Spot Post 5
I arrived at my sit spot at 4:05 p.m. This later than I usually go , since I am usually at my spot around lunch time, however the time of the day was the same [...]
Riley Sit-spot #5
My sit-spot This time for my sit-spot I went at a time that I have never been before, I went at dusk or sunset. I arrived at my sit-spot a little after 5, why [...]
Alison’s Sit-Spot; Blog 5
My sit-spot On Sunday November 8th, I decided to enjoy my sit-spot at 9:17pm. I needed some time to enjoy the night after rushing to do laundry. As I sat there it was peaceful, [...]
Yareli’s blog post #5
I arrived at my sit spot at around 7:30pm on October 8th. The sun had already set at 5pm, so it had already been dark out for a while. The time of day that I [...]
Blog Post 5
I went out at night on October 31st at 9:00pm (which is pitch black) and stayed there until 9:30ish. I’ve never been out here this late because I’ve had no reason to be. I chose [...]
Megan B. Blog # 5
I arrived in Beale Garden for Dawn at about 6:30am on November 8th. The sunrise that day was at 6:53am, so I had gone at the perfect time to watch. I had never been to [...]
Mackenzie’s Sit Spot 5
I decided to visit my sit-spot at dawn today since I had to feed the calves around that time anyway. I got there at 6:00 and stayed until 7:00. It was 52 degrees Fahrenheit but [...]
Mei’s Sit Spot #5
I arrived at my sit spot at dusk, and stayed there from 6:02 to 6:31pm. I’ve never been there for any other sit spot assignment, but I think I might’ve gone once on my own. [...]
Mackenzie’s Blog Post 4
I decided to go to my temporary sit-spot at night for the first session. My spot is in an area towards the back of my grandparents’ farm. There is a gazebo with four man-made ponds [...]
Emmaline’s Sit-Spot: Blog 5
Emmaline's blog 5 - 11/4/2020, 4:18-5:05 pm (Dusk) For sit-spot #4 I observed from 10:01-11:03am (Day-Time) I decided to come to my sit-spot at this time of day because of simple yearning and the time [...]
Laura; Sit-Spot Blog Post #4
Laura Wampler 10-31-2020 Clear; 55°F Arrived: 3:11PM Departed: 4:21PM Time of day; Afternoon I am so glad that it is becoming so cold! Fall is by far my favorite month; I hope we get the [...]
Simmons SS 4
I went to my sit spot at dawn 8:20 am. I have never gone to my sit spot this early and I choose it to catch the sunrise. Since my last session, the plants are [...]
Aliya Sit Spot #5 Dawn 10/28/20 7:59am-8:33am
The heavy fog during my sit spot session, as you could see it was hard to see past the building The weather is very about the about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and for me [...]
Sarah’s Blog Post 5
To the south of my sit spot where the bridge is. From my sit spot looking to the NW Right in front of me at my sit spot to the [...]
Katie’s Sit-Spot: Blog # 4
Sit Spot The Fallen Branches by my Sit Spot Time of arrival: 8:10 am (Dawn) Time of departure: 9:10am Date: 10/28/20 For this sitting spot I wanted to go near dawn [...]
Sit spot number 4
Sit spot I arrived at my sit-spot at 10:32 am and left at 11:43 am and it was a bright sunny morning. I had never been there early in the morning; I tend to go [...]
Sandra’s Blog Post #4
Date and time: October 26, 2:17 pm (day) A periwinkle near the entrance to my sit spot The sun shining through some trees before my 15 meditation This is part of [...]
Harlie’s Sit-Spot #4
My friend and I at my sit spot On October 17th I decided it would be a good time to visit my sit-spot after dark for the first time to see if I [...]
Blog Post 4
I went out to my sit spot on October 17th at 18:48-19:03 (which is when dusk hits on top of Bent Mountain). It was 46ºF out there, so I was glad to have flannel and [...]
Sit Spot Blog 4
I walked down to my sit spot in the dark, using my phone light to make sure I didn’t fall down the stairs that lead to my sit spot in the garden. It was 7:03 [...]
Rebekah’s Private Cove: Sit-Spot #4
My Sit-Spot Rebekah’s Private Cove: Sit-Spot #4 I am sure I tend to repeat this often in many of my blog posts, but I am going to say it again: So much has [...]
Devanshi’s Blog post #4
I arrived at my sit spot (10/26/2020) around noon (12:07- Day time). I have been at my sit spot almost always at day time just because it is easier to see things in the light [...]
Alison’s Sit-Spot Blog 4
I decided to go to my sit-spot at 3:04pm on Sunday the 25th. Normally, I tend to visit my sit-spot during the week and after all my classes are completed which is typically around 4pm [...]
Kylie Lakin Sit Spot #4
The calm creek water with the reflection of the trees Big changes take a very long time to occur, but a rather large change occurs frequently with the time of day. Arriving a [...]
Amy Sit-Spot Blog 4
I arrived at my sit spot at night from 9 to 9:45 p.m. I chose this spot because I hadn’t been at it during this time of the day. My goal of coming [...]
Riley Sit-spot #4
Overview of my Sit-spot choose to go to my sit-spot during daytime. This is typically the time I got to my sit-spot, as it is the easiest time to go and [...]
(Shayla) Blog Post #4
(Day) 10/23/2020 (1:00-2:10) I started my sit spot at exactly 1:00pm. I decided to go to my sit-spot during the day because if was the most convenient time for me [...]
Charlottes Sit Spot Blog #4
I visited my sit-spot from around 4:00pm to around 5:30pm. I usually go to my sit-spot in the morning or around noon, because that's usually the best time for me to actually go and have [...]
Mallory’s Blog Post #4
October 26, 2020 12;30pm – 1:35pm – Day time My sit-spot at 12:30pm My sit-spot is definitely is beginning to show that fall has settled in. The air is beginning to smell like [...]
Megan’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #4
I arrived at my sit spot at dusk, 6:15pm on Monday, October 26, 2020. I wanted to visit while it was raining, but I missed my opportunity. Maybe next time I will catch it at [...]
Megan B. Blog #4
I arrived at my sit spot during the day at 12:42pm on Monday, October 26th. I had never come to my sit spot at that time, as I normally come during the evening since it [...]
Catherine Sit Spot Blog #4- 10/26/2020 2:33 – 3:15
My sit spot has become much more sunny and can view more of the sky as the leaves have fallen. The floor around my chair are littered with them. For my sit spot, [...]
Blog Post #4
I went out to my sit spot during a time I have never been, can y'all guess?? Yes it was the morning, I stunned me too that I could wake up and to go to [...]
Olivia Sit Spot: Blog Post #4
My sit spot. I began my observations at my sit spot at 12:18 PM, which falls under the general time of day that is categorized as “day time”. I have actually done all [...]
Mei’s Sit Spot #4
I arrived at my sit spot in the daytime, and stayed there from 2:33pm to 3:18pm. I’ve gone to my spot during that time of day before - in fact, today I’d arrived just 2 [...]
Emmaline’s Sit-Spot: Blog 4
My Rainy Day Sit-Spot Emmaline's Blog 4 - 10/25/2020, 10:01-11:03am I arrived at my sit-spot at 10:01 am in daytime, a time in which I have been at my sit-spot before, yet in [...]
Aliya Sit Spot #4 (Dusk) 10/17/20 6:09-6:50pm
The sunset at my sit spot The weather at the time was very cold. It felt about 60oF, which for me was very cold. There was no wind during my sit spot session, [...]
Yareli’s blog post #4
I arrived at my sit spot at around 6:30pm (so at dusk). I usually make my observation during the morning since things are a lot quieter on campus. I did end up hearing some noise [...]
Extra Credit Species Summary #2
Eastern Hemlock September 14 from 3:55pm – 4:40pm pledge: Mallory Francis The species summary I choose today was an Eastern Hemlock tree also known as Tsuga canadensis. I decided to study this [...]
Blog 4
For sit spot number 4, I decided to take my husband and go with me at dusk. We went on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 6:50 pm. Sunset was at 6:48 pm. I chose this [...]
Merritt Blog #3
new growth stem with alternating simple broadleaves with entire wavy margins On Wednesday, the 7th of October, I set off for my sit-spot, arriving at 6:10pm. I was there until 7:20pm, which allowed [...]
Sandra’s sit spot blog #3
October 7, 2020 Time of entry: 1:15 pm -2:48 pm Weather: semi-cloudy and fairly humid with small brisk winds Pledge: Sandra Species identification: Dead man's fingers mushroom Scientific name: Xylaria polymorpha Fieldnotes: [...]
Harlie’s Sit-Spot #3 – October 5th
My sketch of the large bird I entered my sit spot around 4:00PM on October 5th with the initial plan of observing this large fish I have spotted the last few times I [...]
Blog Post 3
10/6/20 I spent 30 minuets studying my specimen. I chose to study one of my three focuses for my journal because I was only looking at its external changes and didn't really think about what [...]
Katie’s Sit-Spot Blog: #3
Date: October 7, 2020 Time of arrival: 2:51 Time of departure: 3:40 The weather was fairly humid with a bite in the air. The wind was not particularly strong by the creek. The organism that [...]
Laura; Blog Post #3
Laura Wampler 10-7-2020 Clear; 73°F Arrived: 6:33PM Departed: 7:06PM The water levels at my sit-spot seem to be lower this week; I was really curious about the wildlife and what inhabited the water, too, so [...]
Balwinder Sit-Spot #3
The tree that the organism was on. October 6, 2020 Time Arrived: 6:20 pm Time Left: 7:40 pm The organism that I picked is a specific type of beetle known as the Rhizotrogus majalis [...]
Sit Spot #3 10/6 11:00-11:45
For my species, I decided to finally take a closer look into the ivy I have been watching over the last few weeks. It was a warmer day, around 70 degrees and sunny. The weather [...]
Alison Blog #3
the tree I have been sitting under I decided to identify the tree I sit under in my sit-spot. I always look at it when I go to my spot and it is [...]
Charlotte’s Sit Spot #3
The left side view from my spot. The right side view from my sit spot. I did my sit spot at around 3:30pm on October 7th, 2020. It was around 80 [...]
Olivia’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #3
The purple wildflowers that are still alive in contrast with those which are dead. On Saturday, October 3rd, I traveled to my sit spot for the third time; this time I set out [...]
Riley’s Sit-spot #3
An overview of the pond Skaters I’d like to start out this blog by saying that the last time I was at my sit-spot the little stream was overcome with algae; and since that time the pond [...]
Megan B. Blog #3
I arrived at my sit spot at 5:20pm on October 6th. It was a lot less humid when I went to my sit spot, so the temperature was probably between 70-75°F. It was pretty sunny [...]
Blog Post #3
12:20-1:45 Tuesday 10/06/2020 I got to go to my sit-spot a little earlier this week since my professor ended class early. When I go to my spot I was originally going to observe this bush [...]
Kylie Lakin Sit Spot #3 10/5/20 4:16-4:47pm
The ripples from the striders on the water's surface People often overlook the small things in life and especially if it is something society tends to look down upon, such as insects. Although, [...]
Mei’s 3rd Sit Spot
I went at 10/6/20 at 7:50am, about right when I woke up. Holy crap I was tired. It was 43°C, so I went out wearing two layers of clothes to stay moderately comfortable. [...]
Megan’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #3
I arrived at my sit spot at 6:24 PM, October 7th, 2020. I immediately knew which organism I wanted to observe. I picked an interesting looking tree that is located directly behind my sit spot. [...]
Amy- Sit Spot Blog #3
10/2/20 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:15p.m. Sit spot location (Tinker Mountain) The organisms I chose were the minnows I saw the most from each visit at my sit spot. I always find them congregated in [...]
Mallory Francis Sit Spot Blog #3 – 10/06/20 4:27 – 5:15pm
Swamp White Oak tree For my species summary, I chose to identify a swamp white oak tree scientifically known as Quercus bicolor. [...]
Yareli’s Blog #3
I went to my sit spot on 10/04/2020 at 9:40am to observe my organism. I chose the yellow flowers that were adorning my sit spot. They are located on the edges of the trail. I [...]
Aliya Species Summary #2 10/4/20 11:16-11:48 am
Species Summary extra credit The weather on the day that I did my species summary was a bit colder in temperature. It felt about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. There was a slight breeze of a wind, [...]
Emily Jones Blog #3
October 5th was a bright sunny day with very few clouds in the sky. The weather was beautiful, and I got to spend 45 minutes basking in the 75 degree weather while I did my [...]
Devanshi’s sit spot #3
On Tuesday (10/06/2020) I spent around 1 hr and 15 minutes (3:30- 4:43pm) at my sit spot observing my organism. I figured it would be easier for me to figure out what organism it was [...]
Catherine Bussani Sit Spot Blog #3 – 10/6/2020 5:20-6:00 pm
Different types of bushes are growing below the winterberry. Thes unknown leaves are heart-shaped Here is a sketch of the leaves and the berry comparison to them. For my species summary, [...]
Emmaline’s Sit-Spot: Blog 3
Sketch of my Observed Organism 10/4/2020, 10:06-10:46am The organism that I picked is a bird with a big puffed out light yellow chest. It’s a bigger song bird with a thin, closed-fan shaped [...]
Aliya Sit Spot #3 9/30/20 2:18-2:50pm
Phytolacca americana L. The leaves have holes from being eaten on. The organism that I picked to observe saw an organism that was located south of my sit spot, next to the [...]
Rebekah’s Private Cove: Sit-Spot Blog #3
Water Strider Waterbug Watching Waterbugs. Everyone knows about them, but do you really know anything other than that they float on the water? Did you know that they are actually named “water striders” [...]
Sarah Vinson’s Sit Spot Journal/Species Summary
I decided to go to my sit spot on a Sunday morning rather than a Monday morning because, well, I wanted to 🙂 I arrived at Brookside Park at 10:36 am on Sunday, October 4, [...]
Sit-Spot Blog 3
I went out to my sit-spot October 3, 2020 and arrived there at 2:40. The organism I picked is what most people know as a woolly worm or woolly bear. It was located next to [...]
Sandra’s sit spot Blog #2
On the way to my sit spot So my sit spot is a quick walk away from my backyard after following a small trail through some cul-de-sacs. This is my first viewpoint of [...]
Emmaline’s Sit-Spot: Blog 2
My Sit-Spot 9/23- 7:45am My sit spot lay on the almost-crescendo of a hill near the horse barn, close to the loop road. If one were to walk up the hill towards [...]
Merritt sit-spot 2
Picture of sit-spot view, but in daylight On Wednesday the 23rd of September at 8:00 am, my second sit-spot commenced. It was 54 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny. To get here from the main [...]
Balwinder’s Sit-Spot #2
My sit spot location The left (south direction) of my sit-spot The right side (North direction) of my sit-spot The changing adaptations of the pine cones O observed on the ground. The adaptations of the [...]
Sit Spot #2
The sit spot that I chose was alongside Carvin's Creek. I am personally not a huge fan of nature, meaning I don't go outside a lot but when I was first introduced to [...]
ASimmons SS 2
My sit spot is in front of my backyard fence. To the right side of my sit spot there is a collection of viney plants that are very overgrown. Overhead there is a canopy of [...]
Alison’s Sit Spot Post: Blog 2
The view of my sit spot. My sit spot is right behind the C wing of Tinker looking out at the new apartments. As I sat in the same spot from the previous [...]
Rebekah’s Private Cove: Sit-Spot Blog #2
Front View of my Sit-Spot Rebekah's Private Cove: Sit-Spot Blog #2 How happy I was to return to my sit spot for the second time! That was after I found it; it was [...]
Katie’s Sit-Spot blog #2
Time of arrival -1:00pm Time departure-2:00pm My sit spot is behind the sports field across from the tennis courts. When I am sitting in my sit spot, my back if facing West, to my [...]
Amy Sit Spot Blog#2
Arrived 09/19/20 at 2:30pm and left at 4:45 pm. My sit spot is at Tinker Mountain on its hiking trails. I understand that people are and can be involved but this is a [...]
Mackenzie’s Blog Post #2
My sit-spot, with my blanket and coffee My sit-spot is located about 10 feet back from the shore of Carvin’s Creek and about 5 feet in front of the bottom of the hill. [...]
Mallory’s Blog Post #2
My sit-spot This time my sit-spot didn’t mainly consist of swatting mosquitos the whole time (I did still see a few). I arrived at my sit-spot at 5:15pm, and it is located [...]
Kylie Lakin Sit Spot Blog #2
The entrance to my sit spot The willow from where I sit where it reaches across the creek to grasp the light necessary for photosynthesis thanks to phototropism People say that [...]
Riley’s Sit-spot #2
My Sit-spot My sit-spot is located directly behind the Cock building on main quad and to the left of the chapel. If you go down the stairs on the right side of the Cock building- the [...]
Emily Jones Blog Post Number 2
My sit-spot is located in Beale Garden less than 30 feet from the white bridge with the red topped railing. Down the embankment and off of the path I sit on the second large rock [...]
Megan B. Blog #2
Since I enjoyed coming to my sit spot in the early evening last time, I did the same this time. The location of my sit spot is in towards the front of Beale Garden, in [...]
Olivia Sit Spot: Blog Post #2
My sit spot. Early Sunday afternoon, I began the trek to my sit spot, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to observe the diverse forms of life that surround the area. However, as I was [...]
Laura; Sit-Spot #2
Laura Wampler 9-23-2020 Cloudy; 66°F Arrived: 5:02PM Departed: 6:39PM Thankfully, it hasn't been as cold as it previously was this week; I've found that the evenings aren't too terrible, but the mornings are sort of [...]
Megan’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #2
The time was about 3:50pm on Tuesday, September 22nd when I arrived at my sit spot. According to my compass app, my sit spot is located at 37° 21’ 32” N 79° 56’ 60” [...]
Mei’s Sit Spot 2
Last time I said I’d keep going to my sit spot at night. Um, it’s less than 60°F at night now, so that’s out of the window. I left my room at 4:00pm to head [...]
Charlotte’s Sit Spot #2
The right side view from my sit spot. The head on view from my sit spot. My sit spot is located at the top of the hill, just outside the barn. [...]
Catherine Bussani Sit Spot Blog #2 – 9/22/2020 5:28-6:30 pm
I decided to take a closer look at the ivy growing on the tree I am observing when I was walking around my sit spot The tree I was observing hasn't changed [...]
Yareli’s Blog Post #2
My sit spot is located near the chapel, specifically to the west of it. The spot is also right up the hill from Beale garden. If you walk towards the meditation room and continue walking [...]
Devanshi’s Sit Spot Post #2
My sit spot! One of my new things to observe! My sit spot is right outside of tinker on the right-most side entrance. It has a little brick entryway to the [...]
Blog #2
My sit-spot Sit-spot #2 Tuesday 09/22/2020 12:33-1:45 When I arrive to my sit-spot I choose to sit about 12 or so feet away from the start of the water. I try to sit [...]
Sarah Vinson’s Blog #2
My second sit spot of the semester was met with the first real cold of the season! When I arrived at 7:41 a.m. It was a chilly 43 degrees! My [...]
Sit Spot Blog 2 Harlie Emerick – Sept 20th 2:10PM-3:40PM
Looking more like fall in my sit spot with lovely leaves! My sit-spot is located on the left side of the Oyster Pond, just a few feet from the water’s edge. To get [...]
Aliya Sit Spot Blog 2 – 9/18/20 2:13-3:01pm
My sit spot is located about 100 feet South East of the museum, and about 20-30 feet The leaves on the tree that are in view from above me, there are less leaves than [...]
Aliya SS1
Species Summary Extra Credit While I was at my sit spot, I decided to observe this beautiful plant, that had a long stalk that was on average about 2 to 3 feet long, large and [...]
Laura; Sit-Spot Blog Post #1
Laura Wampler Group B (2020) Location; Hollins Campus Direction; 314° NW 37° 21’ 26’’ N 79° 56’ 33” W 1040FT Elevation Arrived: 9:10PM Departed: 11:33PM It took me several days to select my sit-spot. [...]
Nadia Carretta 1st blog post
Nadia Carretta Sit-Spot blog Picture of the left view of my sit-spot. Front view of my sit-spot. Right view of my sit-spot. Sketch of my sit-spot I arrived at [...]
Austen Blog #1
The view walking up to my sit-spot from the North West was gorgeous. I chose this specific sit-spot because it was away from Hollins foot traffic for the most part, and this seemed to be [...]
Sit Spot Blog 1 – Harlie Emerick (9/9/20) 12:00PM- 1:12PM
My sketch of my sit-spot The photograph of my sit-spot view I decided to pick a sit-spot near the pond because it is close to the Randolph residence hall and has [...]
Amy Brookshire Sit Spot- Blog 1
Visited (9/5/20) Time 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. My sit is at Tinker Mountain. It has a beautiful, rocky creek and shoreline with lots of pine trees and flowers surrounding. It is very private and covered by [...]
Mallory’s Sit-Spot
My cute little sit-spot:) I wanted to pick a spot that I knew was not too far of a walk on campus, so I chose to go to the creek by the [...]
Blog #1 Elizabeth Vosburg
When I was at my sit spot, I really focused in on all my senses. While I was sitting there, I heard all the cicadas, the movement of squirrels in the woods, and the rustling of [...]
Saylors Sit-Spot
9/9 5:15 I knew my sit spot the first day I heard our assignment. I went out on a small adventure near Roanoke and found a small park the first day I moved into Hollins. [...]
Merritt’s Sit-Spot #1
On September 7th I went off into the dark to find my favorite place to hideaway. My intention was to repeat my experience there in daylight hours on the 8th or 9th. However, I did [...]
Sandra’s Sit Spot Blog #1
I decided to go with a sit spot I was very familiar with, a small trail starting from the back of my neighborhood that leads to a small stream all the way to a cow [...]
Mei’s Sit Spot #1
Let me start by saying, I don’t know where anything is on campus, and this unfamiliarity with my surroundings made it harder to choose a sit spot; however, a few days ago, I went out [...]
Alison’s Sit-Spot Post: Blog #1
The sit-spot I chose was behind Tinker. I chose this place because it has easy access to get to and not a lot of foot traffic from other people. Another reason I picked this place [...]
Balwinder Kaur Sit-Spot Blog #1
My sit-spot My sit-spot The rough sketch of my sit-spot My sit spot lies in the middle of a bunch of pine trees, with an empty parking lot [...]
Simmons Sit Spot 1
The spot that I chose to sit at was by a fence in my backyard, facing the south. I chose this spot because I never really sit or go into my backyard, it's just there. [...]
Mackenzie’s Sit-Spot: Blog #1 9/8/20 10:55 am – 12:00 pm
My cozy sit-spot with my blanket, and of course, my Kavu. I chose a sit-spot on campus by the creek because it reminds me of my yard at home. After walking along the [...]
Katie’s Sit-Spot: Blog # 1
This is my sit spot and a drawing of my sit spot. My sit spot is near the creek on a little pile of rocks. The rocks split a small part of the [...]
Kylie Lakin’s Sit Spot #1
The south end of the creek with the western rock bed In modern society, finding a secluded, natural spot is no easy task in a city like Roanoke. Nonetheless, nestled between the banks [...]
Riley’s Sit-spot #1
My sit-spot! I choose this little quaint spot by the stream across from the chapel on campus that I happened upon one day with some friends. When we randomly walked by this spot, [...]
Blog Entry 1
I selected this spot because the tree coverage has created a natural protection from the sun, rain, and it is hidden from nearby wildlife trails. This hidden quality is what hopefully will allow me to [...]
Rebekah’s Private Cove: Blog Post 1
Experiences of the First Sit Spot As soon as I first learned about the Sit-Spot assignment, I instantly knew I wanted to be somewhere near the water. For a few days I had gone around [...]
Megan’s Sit Spot: Blog Post 1
The sit spot I chose is located by the creek across from the derby field beyond the tinker parking lot on campus. When I went riding in the field Monday morning, I spotted deer beds [...]
Charlotte’s Sit Spot : Blog Post 1
The northwest view from my sit spot. My sit spot is located on top of the hill, just outside the barn. It overlooks some of the paddocks where the horses spend time in. [...]
Beale Garden- Post #1
For my sit spot, I chose Beale Garden which is located directly behind the Cocke building. I chose the garden because it is somewhat secluded from the rest of the Hollins campus and therefore has [...]
Blog Post #1
Time (11:30am-12:45pm) When I was choosing my sit-spot I wanted a place that was nice to look at but wasn't in the middle of nowhere. I knew this was the perfect place because there wasn't [...]
Catherine’s Sit-Spot Blog #1
Catherine’s Blog #1: 9/6/2020, 5:00– 6:10 Here is the tree I want to look at throughout the semester My attempt at drawing my sit spot view Leaves of the ivy [...]
Emily’s Blog Post #1
My sit spot is a large rock separating the small, shallow end of a stream from the slightly deeper, more populated river bed. Sitting on my rock I have a fantastic view of the slow [...]
Yareli’s Sit Spot: Blog post #1
Sketch of sit spot I chose this spot because of its proximity to where I live. It's about a three minute walk from where I stay. I also had seen this entrance to [...]
Devanshi’s Sit-Spot Blog #1
Very bad drawing of my sit spot! First sit-spot blog!!! It took me quite a bit to find the right sit spot location because as much as I love the weather nowadays, I [...]
Olivia’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #1
A very rough sketch of my sit spot compared to an actual photo. When I envisioned my sit spot, I imagined a place where I would not be a separate entity observing an environment but [...]
Blog Post #1
Early Afternoon and as I sit all I hear is the loud sounds of the Cicadas. They grow louder then in unison they become quiet. The sound is just as a pester as the sound [...]
Emmaline’s Sit-Spot: Blog 1
My sit-spot! Sit-spot sketch Emmaline's Sit-Spot: Blog 1- 9/6/2020, 8:20-9:40am My sit spot lay under the canopy of a billowing tree that’s leaves, arching up and over to form a giant [...]
Sarah Vinson’s 1st Blog Post
My sit spot location is in Brookside Park here in Hollins, Virginia. The park is a 7-acre park that was sold to the county on 1.1.1900 according to Roanoke County deeds. It is only about [...]
Aliya’s Sit Spot Blog #1 -9/4/20 1:11pm – 2:03 pm
This is a photo of my drawing of there area. Im sorry for my horrible drawing. This is a photo of a tree stump that fascinated meThis is a picture of the [...]
Liz’s Example Post
My sit-spot (pardon the rough drawing!). LIZ'S EXAMPLE: BLOG 1 – 9/3/19, 6:31 – 7:56PM I knew I wanted to pick a sit-spot that would be in my backyard because [...]