Module 1 — Autumn as a Pattern
Lesson 1.1 — Seasonal Pattern Overview: The Ecology of Descent
How light loss, temperature shifts, and moisture patterns shape plant behavior, animal movement, and human physiology.
Lesson 1.2 — The Alchemy of Decay: Fungi, Rot, and the Return to Soil
Decomposition as a pattern teacher; fungal networks; autumn’s role in nutrient cycling.
Lesson 1.3 — Mineralization & the Bones of the Land
How autumn exposes structure: limestone, chert, creekbeds, and the mineral signatures that influence fall herbs.