I keep a little notebook of every leaf, every berry bloom, so I can see the patterns before the world shifts. I plant shade‑trees where the wind hits hardest, weave moss over the stones to slow erosion, and build tiny, hidden shelters that can be moved if the season throws a tantrum. I also mark the safest watering holes, so when the rains come early I can route the little critters there. It’s all about being one step ahead, so the ecosystem stays a living puzzle, not a broken code.