March 18-22, 2024 is Phenology Week - a virtual celebration of the seasonal cycles of plants and animals! The purpose of Phenology Week is to celebrate YOU, our Nature's Notebook observers, Local Phenology Programs, and partners! We'll have webinars, awards, daily challenges, observer stories, and more!
Phenology Week Media Kit
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Check out the great photos, stories, and Phenology Phriends shared on Facebook and Instagram this week.
Virtual Event Schedule
Monday, March 18
Theresa's Plantside Chat: Uses of Your Nature's Notebook Data - 11am AZ/Pacific / 2pm Eastern
In this webinar, USA National Phenology Network Director Dr. Theresa Crimmins will share recent research that used Nature's Notebook data.
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Tuesday, March 19
How to use Nature's Notebook Webinar - 10am AZ/Pacific / 1pm Eastern
If you're new to Nature's Notebook or would like a refresher on how to get started, then this is the webinar for you! Join our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Samantha Brewer, and learn how to create your Nature's Notebook site, add plants and animals, and identify common phenophases.
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Quercus Quest Webinar - 1pm AZ/Pacific / 4pm Eastern
Join our Quercus Quest webinar to learn how you can contribute to scientific research by spending 10 minutes a week tracking an oak tree where you live! Your data collected as part of this Nature's Notebook campaign will be used to understand the relationship between climate and leaf and flowering phenology in eastern white oak, bur oak, and their relatives. In this webinar, you'll hear from some of the researchers behind this campaign about how they are using your data, and get an overview of how you can participate in this campaign by tracking an oak tree where you live.
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Thursday, March 21
Local Phenology Leader Q&A Webinar - 12pm AZ/Pacific / 3pm Eastern
Learn from the USA-NPN Pheno Champions! These Local Phenology Programs were awarded the Pheno Champion award for their exemplary efforts to engage others in learning about phenology, collecting valuable data, and answering local science questions. Local Phenology Leaders from these Programs will share about their programs and answer your questions about what makes their programs thrive.
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Friday, March 22
Phenology Wheels Paint Along: Blending Art and Science - 12pm AZ/Pacific / 3pm Eastern
Bring your pencils, crayons, and paint and create a Phenology Wheel with us based on Nature's Notebook data! We'll walk you through how to create a circular calendar that displays your favorite plant and animal seasonal events. No artistry skills required! You'll need either a paper plate or piece of paper (with something round to use to draw a circle on top) and something to draw/color with.
Saturday, March 23
Phenology Meet-up at the Mason Center - 9am AZ
Tucson-area observers are invited to join us for an in-person phenology gathering at the Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. A chance to meet fellow Arizona phenologists, make some observations of local plants and animals, and play Phenology Bingo for prizes! Please RSVP to [email protected].
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