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INDIANA PHENOLOGY

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?
Amanda Wanlass
May 17, 20242 min read
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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...
Lydia Minton
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Plant List Field Guide
Shagbark hickory, red columbine, silver maple, black walnut, and purple coneflower. Indiana Phenology's dedicated Backyard Observers...
Amanda Wanlass
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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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...
Amanda Wanlass
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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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...
Amanda Wanlass
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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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...
Amanda Wanlass
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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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...
Amanda Wanlass
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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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...
Amanda Wanlass
May 30, 20231 min read
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Identification Methods
Getting Started with Plant Identification One of the first questions you might have as a new Backyard Observer is how to identify the...
Khepri Hazel
Jun 5, 20222 min read
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Andrea Kaucher: Through the library, STEAM can be fun
Originally published March 10, 2021 by Daily Journal When I was growing up, I hated math (except for algebra) and science, and most...
Khepri Hazel
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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