The class walked up to a grass enclosure near the Cal Poly President’s old house. I rarely have an opportunity like this to sit in a sunny, open, peaceful area that is tucked away from the rest of campus. I wonder if the campus administrators will keep it this way—as a protected escape from the bustling campus. Construction noises are audible, and I can still hear the passing cars, but the visual separation will have to be enough. I can see parts of the rising architectural and environmental engineering building, already beginning to take a definite shape.
The sun bearing down on my face in the middle of this chill and windy day is a pleasant experience. I am certain that if I wanted to I could fall asleep in this setting (if I were along, that is). The gnarled surface of the log I sit on makes a surprisingly good chair, and it adds to the comfort I feel. Chirping birds sound from all directions. I have no idea what types of birds I hear, but I enjoy listening anyway. I wonder if I would enjoy the sounds more or less if I knew all of the scientific details.
The professor is definitely correct about the needle grass being a wonderful native species. A gentle breeze causes the golden grass to sway and ripple. I usually appreciate landscapes without knowing much about the plant life, but now I am able to recognize at least one species. There are so many natural places near Cal Poly, each one as unique as this one, but my schoolwork keeps me too busy to spend more time outdoors.
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