During our Hydrology Field Trip we visited a neighborhood that is being affected by erosion. This also pertains to my independent study. These houses are 10-20 feet away from these bluffs and are in danger of being swept away into the ocean. My study is focusing on how sea level rise is affecting the erosion and how it affects the Nantucket communities. This field trip was a great way to see the houses literally on the edge of the island. It is such an amazing sight to see but is also terrifying for these home owners.

Today a handful of lucky students and the assistant Steve got the opportunity to adventure out to Great Point Light. We left at 8am and got back by 3pm. It was an amazing day. We saw so much in just a few hours. We saw about 300 seals, collected about 25 shells, took probably over a thousand pictures and saw some sights that may not be around in a few years. It was an awesome experience and I cant wait to visit again!

The lights flickering

gives you that feeling of sickening.

the snow coming down by the foot

being forced to stay put.

nothing to do but sleep and eat

or just relax and put up your feet

good thing my mom is home

because I’m terrified of the dark and being alone

please just give me my power

so I don’t have to worry about taking a bittercold shower

Eco-Poetics and Len taught me I can write a poem about just about anything. The class was an awesome start to our time here, we really got in touch with the island and got to see all of its beauty and what it really has to offer. Hearing the other students work also opened my eyes to their problems and hardships and also what they enjoy, I think this class really brought the house of 18 totally different kids together and we really learned a lot about each other as well as ourselves.