Phenology Observation Programs

A. Miller-Rushing

Explore phenology observation programs and other closely related organizations. You can view programs by taxa, audience and geographic scope to find the program that is right for you! You might also want to explore other kinds of citizen science projects at ScienceforCitizens.net

If you would like to see your program listed, please contact partners@usanpn.org.

Title	Description
Bee Hunt!	This project is a scientific study to understand the impact of climate change and other factors on plant-pollinator interactions, geographic distributions, and seasonal abundances.
Camp Bayou Phenology Project	On March 19, 2011, USGS hydrologist George R. Kish (Tampa) instructed Hillsborough County, FL elementary school teachers about climate change, phenology, and the USA National Phenology Network data interface during a half-day session at the Project WILD workshop at the Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center in Ruskin, FL, Florida. George presented USA National Phenology Network protocols and resources to begin phenology observations and plant profiles for identifying 15 USA-NPN listed plants at Camp Bayou. Project WILD is a national, wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students.
Cape Cod National Seashore Citizen Science Phenology Monitoring Program
Cape Cod National Seashore Citizen Science Phenology Monitoring Program	Cape Cod National Seashore is seeking a group of dedicated volunteers to assist in data collection for a citizen-led phenological monitoring study beginning in December of 2011. Volunteers should be year-round residents and be able to commit 1-2 days/week for the months of December – July. Shorter terms of service may become available. If you are interested in learning more about your environment and want to contribute to science then this is the right program for you!
Chinsegut Nature Center Phenology Trail	The Chinsegut Nature Center, near Brooksville, Florida is a regional center in north-central Florida for environmental education and training for citizen scientists within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's Office of Recreation Services. The Chinsegut Nature Center holds an annual Birding and Wildlife Festival in April to educate the public about nature and wildlife conservation. The Chinsegut Nature Center is partnering with the USA National Phenology Network to develop phenology education lectures and workshops and to develop a Phenology Trail. On April 30, 2011, hydrologist George R. Kish (Tampa) presented a talk about establishing phenology observation sites at Chinsegut Nature Center during the Chinsegut Birding and Wildlife Festival. George described the USA National Phenology Network and the importance of developing a citizen-science partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. George discussed plans for developing phenology observation trails at the Chinsegut Nature Center as part of the citizen-science programs offered at the Center. He will work with Chinsegut staff to establish a specific species list, mark observation areas along the trail, and register sites and species for observation in Nature’s Notebook – the data structure for phenological observations within the USA National Phenology Network. A portion of the trail will include a cypress dome where water-levels will be monitored and a weather station may be added by the Center to support phenological observations.
eBird	eBird is a real-time, online checklist program that has revolutionized the way that the birding community reports and accesses information about birds. The program was started by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society to give the public general access to information on bird abundance and distribution at a variety of spatial and temporal scales.
Firefly Watch	Firefly Watch combines an annual summer evening ritual with scientific research. Volunteers help scientists learn about the geographic distribution of fireflies and their activity from late spring to early fall.
Foliage Network	Observes the timing of autumn leaf color change across the United States. The results are sent to newspapers, television stations, and websites.
FrogWatch USA	FrogWatch USA, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' flagship citizen science program, encourages families and individuals to learn about wetlands and engages them in amphibian conservation by reporting the calls of local frogs and toads to a national database.
GLOBE Phenology	Phenology is one of the fields of investigations in the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program and is dedicated to the education of primary and secondary students in the area of science. GLOBE provides many project ideas, scientific measurement protocols and learning materials to help teachers and students become engaged in monitoring and conducting inquiry-based investigations in phenology as well as in atmosphere, soils, hydrology, and land cover.
Grunion Greeters	We are a group of scientists, community members, environmental organizations, surfers, and beach workers dedicated to a better understanding of the habits and habitats of beach-spawning grunion, Leuresthes tenuis. Volunteer Grunion Greeters experience a grunion run as they witness the remarkable behavior of these silvery little fish coming ashore to spawn on sandy beaches at night. Data are reported via the web and used by scientists, managers, and agencies to better understand and protect this unique species.
Honey Bee Net	Honey Bee Net is a network of beekeepers who monitor and report the weight of their hives as a way to track the timing of the honeybee nectar flow.
Hummingbird Monitoring Network	The Hummingbird Monitoring Network is a science-based, project-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of hummingbird diversity and abundance throughout the Americas. The network relies on a mix of professionals and citizen scientists to monitor hummingbirds.
Hummingbirds.net	Provides information on attracting, watching, feeding, and studying North American hummingbirds.
JellyWatch	JellyWatch monitors jellyfish, red tide, squid, and other unusual marine activity. Marine biologists use this information to help to develop a better understanding of the ocean.