By |December 5th, 2020|0 Comments

Date and time: 11/18/20 1:40 pm-2:53 pm My sit-spot location at the beginning                                              [...]

Riley Sit-Spot 6

By |November 19th, 2020|4 Comments

    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

By |November 19th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 19th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |November 19th, 2020|4 Comments

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 [...]

Blog 6

By |November 19th, 2020|1 Comment

Original                                                      Now I don't have an original photo [...]

Katlyn’s Sit-Spot: Blog #6

By |November 19th, 2020|2 Comments

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 [...]

Alison’s Sit-Spot Blog 6

By |November 19th, 2020|1 Comment

  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) [...]

Extra Credit Exam 4

By |November 19th, 2020|0 Comments

  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

By |November 19th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 18th, 2020|4 Comments

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. [...]

Mallory’s Blog Post 6

By |November 18th, 2020|2 Comments

    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

By |November 18th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 18th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |November 18th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |November 18th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |November 18th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |November 18th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |November 18th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |November 17th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 17th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |November 15th, 2020|2 Comments

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 [...]

Megan’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #5

By |November 11th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 10th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |November 10th, 2020|3 Comments

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. [...]

Charlotte’s Blog #5

By |November 10th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |November 10th, 2020|4 Comments

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

By |November 9th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |November 9th, 2020|3 Comments

             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

By |November 9th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 9th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |November 9th, 2020|2 Comments

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 [...]

Sit Spot 5

By |November 9th, 2020|0 Comments

  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

By |November 9th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 9th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 9th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |November 9th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 9th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 9th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 9th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 9th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |November 8th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |November 4th, 2020|4 Comments

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

By |November 1st, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |November 1st, 2020|0 Comments

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 [...]

Sarah’s Blog Post 5

By |October 29th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |October 29th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |October 28th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |October 27th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |October 27th, 2020|4 Comments

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

By |October 27th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |October 27th, 2020|3 Comments

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 [...]

Devanshi’s Blog post #4

By |October 27th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |October 27th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |October 26th, 2020|4 Comments

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

By |October 26th, 2020|3 Comments

    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

By |October 26th, 2020|2 Comments

  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

By |October 26th, 2020|3 Comments

(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

By |October 26th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |October 26th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |October 26th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |October 26th, 2020|2 Comments

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 [...]

Blog Post #4

By |October 26th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |October 26th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |October 25th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |October 25th, 2020|2 Comments

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 [...]

Yareli’s blog post #4

By |October 21st, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |October 14th, 2020|0 Comments

  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

By |October 12th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |October 9th, 2020|5 Comments

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

By |October 8th, 2020|2 Comments

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: [...]

Blog Post 3

By |October 8th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |October 8th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |October 8th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |October 8th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |October 8th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |October 7th, 2020|1 Comment

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 [...]

Olivia’s Sit Spot: Blog Post #3

By |October 7th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |October 7th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |October 7th, 2020|4 Comments

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

By |October 7th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |October 7th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |October 7th, 2020|2 Comments

    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

By |October 7th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |October 7th, 2020|1 Comment

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 [...]

Yareli’s Blog #3

By |October 7th, 2020|2 Comments

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 [...]

Emily Jones Blog #3

By |October 7th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |October 7th, 2020|1 Comment

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 [...]

Emmaline’s Sit-Spot: Blog 3

By |October 7th, 2020|1 Comment

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 [...]

Sit-Spot Blog 3

By |October 3rd, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |September 24th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |September 24th, 2020|4 Comments

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

By |September 24th, 2020|3 Comments

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 [...]

  • My sit-spot location

Balwinder’s Sit-Spot #2

By |September 24th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 24th, 2020|3 Comments

    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

By |September 24th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |September 24th, 2020|3 Comments

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 [...]

Katie’s Sit-Spot blog #2

By |September 24th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

  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” [...]

By |September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

My sit spot is located in Copperhill on some land that my family owns. It is a secluded part of the forest on this land. My exact coordinates are 37.1087, -80.1430.  The group of ferns [...]

Mei’s Sit Spot 2

By |September 23rd, 2020|2 Comments

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 [...]

Yareli’s Blog Post #2

By |September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 23rd, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 22nd, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 22nd, 2020|2 Comments

                  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 [...]

Aliya SS1

By |September 18th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |September 16th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |September 14th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |September 14th, 2020|2 Comments

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 [...]

Amy Brookshire Sit Spot- Blog 1

By |September 10th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |September 10th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 10th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 10th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 10th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 10th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 10th, 2020|5 Comments

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

By |September 10th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |September 10th, 2020|3 Comments

  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

By |September 9th, 2020|0 Comments

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. [...]

Katie’s Sit-Spot: Blog # 1

By |September 9th, 2020|3 Comments

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

By |September 9th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 9th, 2020|0 Comments

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

By |September 9th, 2020|0 Comments

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 [...]

Megan’s Sit Spot: Blog Post 1

By |September 9th, 2020|2 Comments

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 [...]

Beale Garden- Post #1

By |September 9th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 9th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 9th, 2020|4 Comments

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

By |September 9th, 2020|0 Comments

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 [...]

Devanshi’s Sit-Spot Blog #1

By |September 9th, 2020|1 Comment

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

By |September 9th, 2020|2 Comments

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

By |September 9th, 2020|5 Comments

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

By |September 9th, 2020|4 Comments

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

By |September 8th, 2020|1 Comment

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 [...]

Liz’s Example Post

By |September 4th, 2019|0 Comments

  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 [...]