My observing experience at both the grove and Dale’s Ridge were similar in many ways. The fact I had read Haskell’s book didn’t make me notice anything new at Dale’s Ridge, I had focused in on the small irrelevant seeming animals and plants at both observation sites. The sites themselves were also very similar, due to the fact they were both landscapes influenced by human choices and land management strategies. The grove used to be treated like every other lawn on campus, mowed over the summer and leaf clearing during autumn. These activities were degrading the nutrients in the soil and leaving the roots of very old trees exposed. Actions were taken to save the trees and preserve the little area of wildlife. Dale’s Ridge is also protected and
