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USA National Phenology Network is a national-scale monitoring and research initiative focused on collecting, organizing and delivering phenological data, information, and forecasts to support natural resource management and decision-making, to advance the scientific field of phenology, and to promote understanding of phenology by a wide range of audiences.

Why phenology?

Phenology is nature’s calendar—when cherry trees bloom, when a robin builds its nest and when leaves turn color in the fall. Learn why phenology is vital to many aspects of ecology and society. Phenology is also a leading indicator of climate change.

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Observer Profile: An interview with Tom Kirwan

In this Observer Story written by UCLA student Shraddha Guha, we learn about Nature's Notebook observer Tom Kirwan. Tom is a Certified Local Phenology Leader involved with several Local Phenology Programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Read more

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