This morning I decided to run up in the CEF. It was 26 and very icey out, which made for a precarious run, but it was really fun. I was a muddy mess by the time I was done; the thawing ice was making rivers and a lot of trails were closed. As I ran out on the trails (I did some single track) I noticed a lot of moss-- as I ran back, none. Why? Moss grows on certain (I believe north-facing) aspects.... interesting.
This afternoon we took the ecology class to a big granite rock to teach them about succession. I got to pull up a bunch of Spagnum spp. (Reindeer moss) which is one of my favorites. We also saw a ton of Vaccineum arboreum (Tree Sparkleberry) just growing its way to happiness. I've always liked Tree Sparkleberry... it looks a lot like Ligustrum sinense (Privet), which I don't like at all, but Tree Sparkleberry is the "native" version.
It was good to see some Tree Sparkleberry. I looked for running shoes today, as well, but no DS Trainers in site. Guess I'll be wearing my flats until I can find some!
Going to CA in 4 days!!! Yes!!
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