My assignment this week was to predict how components of nature will change over time. We were told to make three predictions, changes over one day, one season and one year.
One Day
I took this picture of a dandelion in my neighbors yard. My prediction originally was that the unopened flowers will bloom. I will alter that prediction as I later saw him spray it with Roundup.
One Season

This a picture of an old farm that was burned out in early April. I predict that by the end of spring it will be greened up with lush growth and attractive to the local herbivores. This was taken one week after the fire
Although it wasn't part of the assignment, I will include this follow up of the field that I took last Sunday about 6 weeks later. It is filled with beautiful green plants.
One Year
I believe that this log will almost gone by next year, the top part has almost already decomposed. The rest of it should be gone by next year.
I think you will be amazed at how long it will take this log to decompose. This may be an example of change in 20 years. Yes, it will change by next year, but to return nutrients to the soil, it will take the decomposers some time (depending on temperatures and moisture, among other factors). It will be interesting to follow and I hope you return to take a photo next year.
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