[Sunday 9/14]
[Sunday 9/14]
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Entry #1: Lots of noise and shirtless dudes
Entry #1: Lots of noise and shirtless dudes
For my site journal, I have decided to focus on Observatory Park. While it is normally a 15-minute walk from J-Mac, I was able to make it a 4-minute electric scooter ride (more on that in a bit). I am really excited for this assignment. The idea of focusing on one singular place and devoting all your attention to it during your time there seems very interesting and I can't wait to see all the small things that I normally wouldn't notice while being at the park.
For my site journal, I have decided to focus on Observatory Park. While it is normally a 15-minute walk from J-Mac, I was able to make it a 4-minute electric scooter ride (more on that in a bit). I am really excited for this assignment. The idea of focusing on one singular place and devoting all your attention to it during your time there seems very interesting and I can't wait to see all the small things that I normally wouldn't notice while being at the park.
Recently, my friends and I made a group purchase of a $400 electric scooter for only $150! what a steal! Because of this, I was able to efficiently make it to Observatory Park very fast. Upon arriving, I very quickly learned that this was a hot spot for families in the neighborhood. During my initial lap around the park, I saw many families walking with kids on scooters and bikes while the parents lagged a few feet behind. Additionally, there was a surplus of shirtless middle-aged dudes who were practicing yoga/meditation.
Recently, my friends and I made a group purchase of a $400 electric scooter for only $150! what a steal! Because of this, I was able to efficiently make it to Observatory Park very fast. Upon arriving, I very quickly learned that this was a hot spot for families in the neighborhood. During my initial lap around the park, I saw many families walking with kids on scooters and bikes while the parents lagged a few feet behind. Additionally, there was a surplus of shirtless middle-aged dudes who were practicing yoga/meditation.
My first spot of interest was Chamberlin Observatory. Placed right at the heart of the park, this orange and green building definitely caught my eye. After taking a lap around the tower, I took a seat on a nearby bench. While the paint was chipped on the bottom from years of use, the back still held the rusty green paint with many signatures and couples with hearts carved into it. While sitting and pondering, I truly started to notice the amount of noise. Amidst the barking of dogs, cracking of tennis racquets, and families calling out to each other, a pair of elementary school kids came around the corner hitting a discarded can with a pole that seemed to match the railing of the Observatory.
My first spot of interest was Chamberlin Observatory. Placed right at the heart of the park, this orange and green building definitely caught my eye. After taking a lap around the tower, I took a seat on a nearby bench. While the paint was chipped on the bottom from years of use, the back still held the rusty green paint with many signatures and couples with hearts carved into it. While sitting and pondering, I truly started to notice the amount of noise. Amidst the barking of dogs, cracking of tennis racquets, and families calling out to each other, a pair of elementary school kids came around the corner hitting a discarded can with a pole that seemed to match the railing of the Observatory.
Around the tower, I noted that all the trees seemed to be in a divot. Upon further research, "the trees around Observatory Park in Denver are placed in divots to ensure proper care and maintenance." -Colorado Newsline.
Around the tower, I noted that all the trees seemed to be in a divot. Upon further research, "the trees around Observatory Park in Denver are placed in divots to ensure proper care and maintenance." -Colorado Newsline.
My final location was around the smaller Observatory Tower where I saw a small garden. In it was a surplus of vegetation and ready to pick greens. On it was a sign that stated how it was used to provide produce to local shelters and food pantries. While there was a small fence guarding the perimeter, I still question how the crops managed to fully grow without being mauled by squirrels or other local animals.
My final location was around the smaller Observatory Tower where I saw a small garden. In it was a surplus of vegetation and ready to pick greens. On it was a sign that stated how it was used to provide produce to local shelters and food pantries. While there was a small fence guarding the perimeter, I still question how the crops managed to fully grow without being mauled by squirrels or other local animals.
Overall, I really enjoyed exploring this park in a deeper way than my average visit. I am very excited to watch how this place develops over the next 10 weeks.
Overall, I really enjoyed exploring this park in a deeper way than my average visit. I am very excited to watch how this place develops over the next 10 weeks.
"Nature is God's cathedral" -Geoff Arenson
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