I finally find a spot I deem to be worth spending more than a second at. I sit down on my heels and just watch the forest. I'm far enough away that I can barely hear my classmates and can no longer smell the intense manure of the nearby farmland, my … [Read more]
Among the Trees of Johnson’s Woods
Never before had I stood among so many beeches at once, at least not that I can recall. Many of them bore weathered scars inflicted by arrogant lovers, but still stood sturdy, smooth, and tall. They cast a mottled but respectable shade over the … [Read more]
Why I Did Not Enjoy My Trip to Johnson Woods
We drove past the farmlands in Wooster in Ohio. I could not help, but think of my insignificance in the vast, rural landscape. I could easily lose myself in the lush maize fields and among the dairy cows and miniature horses that dotted the greener … [Read more]
An Old Growth Forest and Old Habits of Humankind
To my surprise, there was a substantial difference between the idea I had of what Johnson’s woods would be and what I discovered it to be. On the other hand, the seeming infinite spread of corn fields on the bus ride there was to be expected. I was … [Read more]
A New Perspective
When we first arrived at Johnson’s woods, I was not immediately impressed. I grew up surrounded by trees and wildlife, and have gone on many hikes in nature preserves through the Midwestern area, so seeing more woods was not initially new or … [Read more]
Johnson’s Woods
As I walked through the woods, my first goal was to take pictures of things I found intriguing or beautiful. I wanted to capture a spot, a phenomena that spoke to me, one that I would remember. Most of the woods besides the Wooly Alder Aphids were … [Read more]
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