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INDIANA PHENOLOGY
Amanda Wanlass
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Field Notes - A look back at May in Indiana
A small sampling of photos and plant phenology sightings selected from the 3564 observations made by our Indiana Backyard Observers, as...
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Ellie Salsbury
Jun 1, 20232 min read
What to Expect in June: 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
May 30, 20231 min read
Backyard Observers Coverage by County
Participating Counties During May, observers reported on the phenology of plants in 16 Indiana counties using Nature's Notebook. Backyard...
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Amanda Wanlass
May 8, 20232 min read
Did you see us last week, too?
These are the top species that are catching the eyes of observers this past week. Spring is in full swing with many species of plants...
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Ellie Salsbury
May 1, 20231 min read
What to Expect in May: 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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Ellie Salsbury
Apr 1, 20231 min read
What to Expect in April: 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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Ellie Salsbury
Mar 1, 20231 min read
What to Expect in March: 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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Ellie Salsbury
Feb 1, 20232 min read
What to Expect in February: 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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Ellie Salsbury
Jan 29, 20231 min read
Tuliptree
The Tulip tree, or Tulip Poplar, is Indiana’s state tree. It is commonly planted for reforestation purposes because of its rapid growth...
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Ellie Salsbury
Jan 25, 20231 min read
American Basswood
The American basswood blooms in June, oftentimes attracting enough bees that their buzzing can be heard from several feet away! Honey...
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Indiana Phenology Interns
Jan 16, 20231 min read
American Beech
The American beech is a lovely shade tree that produces edible beechnuts, that are enjoyed by a wide variety of wildlife. It is unique...
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Ellie Salsbury
Jan 14, 20231 min read
Black Cherry
The Black cherry tree can range from 25-110 feet in height. It is the largest native Cherry tree to the US. The fruit it produces, the...
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Ellie Salsbury
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Black Walnut
Black walnut trees can grow to be 70-150 feet tall. Historically, its wood was valued for making wagons and furniture. Its leaves and...
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Ellie Salsbury
Jan 7, 20231 min read
Boxelder
The Boxelder tree or Ash-leaf Maple differs from most maples by having odd-pinnate compound leaves and by being dioecious (male and...
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Ellie Salsbury
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Bur Oak
The Bur Oak tree, also known as the Mossycup Oak, is regarded as one of the most majestic oaks native to North America. The bur oak's...
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Ellie Salsbury
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Eastern Redbud
The Eastern Redbud tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree. It is often planted as an ornamental because of its beautiful pink flowers...
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Ellie Salsbury
Jan 1, 20231 min read
What the Expect in January: 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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Ellie Salsbury
Dec 31, 20221 min read
Eastern Cottonwood
The Eastern Cottonwood tree is one of the largest North American hardwood trees. Male and female flowers are born on separate trees. ...
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Ellie Salsbury
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Green Ash
The Green Ash is the most widely distributed ash tree in North America. It is used to make furniture, furnishings, and tool handles and...
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Ellie Salsbury
Dec 27, 20221 min read
Common Hackberry
The Common Hackberry, often mistaken for the American Elm tree, produces edible hackberries, which are enjoyed by birds and other...
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