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Phenology Trail and Tribal Colleges:
An introduction to collaboration
LoriAnne BarnettEducation Coordinator, USA-NPN
Amelanchier arborea: Serviceberry or “shadbush”Blooms when shad are running in rivers
Just to be clear..
phRenology – a pseudoscience focused on
measurements of the human skull and size of
the brain
phOnology – a branch of linguistics concerned with the
organization of soundsIn language
Objectives
Define phenology
Nature’s Notebook and the USA National Phenology Network
Phenology trails
Science and collaboration
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Phenology
What is phenology?The science of the seasons• Blooms and buds• Hibernation, migration,
emergence• Easy to observe
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…it is the study of recurring plant and animal life-cycle stages, or phenophases, and their relationship to environmental conditions.
Phenology
Who observes phenology?• Scientists
• Gardeners/Agriculturists• Land managers
• Educators• Youth
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Using nature as a guide
Reproduction DevelopmentActivity
ANIMAL > Mammal, Bird, Snake
Flowers FruitsLeaves
PLANT
Observable life stages
Using nature as a guide
Camellia spp.
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
Objectives
Define phenology
Nature’s Notebook and the USA National Phenology Network
Phenology trails
Science and collaboration Ph
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UNDERSTAND HOW SPECIES AND LANDSCAPES ARE
RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Primary goal• Create a standardized dataset
for use in multiple types of research.
Mission• Make phenology data, models
and related information available.
• Encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to observe and record phenology.
USA National Phenology Network
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Nature’s Notebookfor scientists,
naturalists, volunteers, land managers, park rangers, and YOU!
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Nature’s Notebook
Plant and animal species = 943 total
3112 observers reporting (9655 total) making 482,343 observations1
1As of 02-11-14
11,440 sites
Nature’s Notebook
Nature’s Notebook
Reproduction Development MethodActivity
ANIMAL > Mammal, Bird, Snake, Insect
• Active individuals
• Feeding
• Male combat• Mating
• Young individuals
• Dead individuals
• Individuals at a feeding station
Flowers FruitsLeaves
• Young leaves• Leaves• Colored leaves
• Flowers or flower buds
• Open flowers
• Ripe fruits• Recent seed
or fruit drop
PLANT PHENOPHASES
You MUST have your account completely set up online first to use the mobile apps!
Mobile Apps for iPhone and Android
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Objectives
Define phenology
Nature’s Notebook and the USA National Phenology Network
Phenology trails
Science and collaboration
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Phenology Trails
What is a Phenology Trail? A phenology trail is a network of Nature’s Notebook observation sites. Each site has at least two plant and/or animal individuals tagged for data collection.
Observations help us remember what happened, and when.
Phenology Trails
When do white oak trees leaf out in the spring and, subsequently, lose their leaves in the
fall?
NASA SatelliteAerial & On-the-
ground Photography
Schoolyard habitats
Nature Centers
Refuge Biologists
Volunteer Groups
Phenology Trails
Tucson Phenology TrailCurrent locations• Biosphere 2• UA Campus (2 sites)• Sam Hughes & Rincon Heights
Neighborhood• Pima Extension Offices (2 sites)• Tucson Botanical Garden• Pima County Parks and Rec• USGS Buffelgrass Project• Tucson Audubon Mason Center• Santa Rita Experimental Range
Total of 75 Miles, start to finish3-10 species tagged at each
Phenology Trails
Species being monitored
• Jojoba• Velvet mesquite• Yellow paloverde• Blue paloverde• Ocotillo• Creosote• Florida hopbush• Saguaro• Penstemon (parryi)• Texas Ranger• Desert Ironwood• +++Tucson Phenology Trail www.usanpn.org/Tucson-Phenology-Trail
Objectives
Define phenology
Nature’s Notebook and the USA National Phenology Network
Phenology trails
Science and collaboration
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Science and collaboration
Help achieve programmatic goals
Within and between organizations
Science and collaboration
Develop your own scientific questions to answer,
using Nature’s Notebook: What questions do you
have about seasonality in your backyard?
What evidence do we have that there are seasonal changes? Why?
Create a list of observations you’ve made, plan to record them in Nature’s Notebook as regularly as possible for at least a year
Based upon inquiry lessons in science.education.nih.gov
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Science and collaboration
Science questions to answer: 1. Is the monsoon season correlated with the dropping of ripe mesquite beans?
2. When is the best time to harvest mesquite beans to get the most beans per effort?
3. How far into the monsoon season is it safe to collect beans for harvest?
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Design a PHENOLOGY PROGRAM
• What is your science question?• What outcomes do you want to achieve?• What are the activities you can do?• What are the resources you already have?• Who would be potential partners?
Long-term observations help the USA-NPN and can help local programs!
Science and collaboration
Short term (within a year) Engage participants in
collecting observations, year round, on mesquite trees
Develop activities for youth and adults at sites to encourage observations of mesquite trees
Medium term (within 3-4 years) Share data with participants,
develop a phenology calendar for the mesquite tree
Encourage participants to recruit others to collect observations
Long term (5+ years) Make general
recommendations for safe harvest times
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Help achieve programmatic goals
Within and between organizations
• Set up a site and regularly collect and enter data
• Create science questions
• Visit a partner group site and regularly collect and enter data
• Participate in a regional campaign
• Think about phenology as a lens to natural world
How can I participate?
Join a Campaign
Help researchers answer key questions
Get localized results and an end of season summary
Find the right campaign for your location:
www.usanpn.org/nn/connect/region
Nature’s Notebook Home: More Ways To Connect• Attend a Webinar• REGISTER!
①Tuesday, March 4, 2014 – PopClock: How do I get started?
What good are my observations?
②Tuesday, March 11, 2014 – How Nature’s Notebook can help
you meet science and outreach goals
③Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 – Botany 101: Plant parts and tricky
phenophases
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QUESTIONS?
Thank you!
LoriAnne Barnettlorianne@usanpn.org
You’re invited to connect with USA-NPN…
• Sign up for a phenology e-newsletter (quarterly)
• Join the Nature’s Notebook community and become an observer: Contribute to science while having fun!
• Discover new tools and resources for work or play
LoriAnne Barnettlorianne@usanpn.org
@loriannebarnett
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