August 2024 - Phenohappenings as reported by Nature's Notebook Observers
During August of 2024, 19 observers made a total of 5,552 observations of the phenology of plants and animals in Indiana using Nature's...
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INDIANA PHENOLOGY
Amanda Wanlass
Aug 212 min read
Observing Fall Color Changes in Eastern Cottonwood Trees with iNaturalist
How we are using iNaturalist's new leaf phenology annotation capabilities.
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Amanda Wanlass
Aug 182 min read
Enhancing Plant Phenology Studies with iNaturalist’s New Annotations
Introducing iNaturalist’s New Plant Phenology Annotations
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Amanda Wanlass
May 162 min read
Field Notes: Phenology sightings from the month of May
Enjoy this selection from our newsletter archive of phenology sightings from May of 2022. How well do these align with May 2024?
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Amanda Wanlass
May 41 min read
Welcome to (nearly) Summer
There was a day this week when I suddenly noticed that the tree canopy had filled out. The week prior, a walk in the woods was more sun...
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Indiana Phenology
Feb 12 min read
February Phenology: Ten flowers to search for this month
Though many of the earliest familiar blooming plants are garden flowers that are not native to Indiana, there are a few stalwart natives...
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Lydia Minton
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
October is my favorite month. I love the smell of fallen leaves, sweet and spicy. I love the crunch, crunch of leaves as I walk. Every...
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Ellie Salsbury
Oct 1, 20232 min read
What to Expect in October: Weather
The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...
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Lydia Minton
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Golden September: Stiff Goldenrod Reached Full Bloom
September is colored with the golds of goldenrod. Indiana boasts around 30 different species, including Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago...
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Lydia Minton
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Intern with Indiana Phenology!
Hi there! I am Lydia, and I am the latest intern for Indiana Phenology. I study Environmental Health and International Studies at Indiana...
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Ellie Salsbury
Sep 1, 20232 min read
What to Expect in September: Weather
The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...
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Lydia Minton
Aug 11, 20231 min read
Lydia Makes Observations at Bloomington Community Orchard
Hi all! My name is Lydia, and I am the Summer 2023 intern for Indiana Phenology. During my time at INPH, I have had the opportunity to be...
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Lydia Minton
Aug 4, 20231 min read
Check out our Newest Trail - Wildergarden
Indiana Phenology is very excited to announce, Wildergarden, as our newest partner site for our Trail Program! This partner site is a...
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Ellie Salsbury
Aug 1, 20232 min read
What to Expect in August: Weather
The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...
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Amanda Wanlass
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Plant List Field Guide
Shagbark hickory, red columbine, silver maple, black walnut, and purple coneflower. Indiana Phenology's dedicated Backyard Observers...
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Amanda Wanlass
Jul 20, 20232 min read
How do I know when to start and stop reporting yes to a phenophase?
Tips for Backyard Observers We asked backyard observers what questions or challenges they are having when observing. We then put together...
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Amanda Wanlass
Jul 9, 20233 min read
Field Notes for June 2023
We'd like to share a small sampling of photos and plant phenology sightings selected from among the thousands of observations made in...
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Amanda Wanlass
Jul 4, 20231 min read
Phenophase Highlight: Recent Fruit or Seed Drop
In the space of one week, this serviceberry tree I observe went from having thousands of fruits almost ripe on its branches to just a few...
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Ellie Salsbury
Jul 1, 20232 min read
What to Expect in July: Weather
The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...
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Amanda Wanlass
Jun 28, 20231 min read
BYO Question: Is it better to observe in your yard or in a natural area?
Just in time for summer, we have a resource to share with you: the Backyard Observer Tip Sheet. We asked observers what questions or...
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