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"It's like 199 degrees!" - Chappell Roan, (best) Popstar
We began our experiment on July 9, 2024, in one of the hottest summers on record for our hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Working outside in temperatures of over 90 degrees Fahrenheit in thick jeans, while possible, proved quite draining and fried our brains at the start of the day. Especially on the steep incline we called home to our experiment.
When working outside in the heat, it is important to bring a water bottle and take adequate breaks! While it may be tempting to keep going when you're on a productive streak, pacing yourself will help you out in the long run!
Treacherous Terrain
Treacherous Terrain
Part of what makes the site we work on so special is its sharp, angled incline, creating different moisture levels and holding in place the dead logs we studied. It also means that it is difficult to traverse and poses a challenge to soil collection and plotting. If you decide to set your plot in similar terrain, be careful!
Accidents happen, in our case, at least eight times a day. But don't worry - it's all part of the process. When you inevitably break a glass test tube or bottle, make sure to pick everything up and move it to the broken glass bin. It is also important to clean off your lab bench at the end of each day, and make sure to put on your gloves/goggles when doing any kind of chemical or biological testing!
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