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Observer Profile: An interview with Tom Kirwan
Mon, Nov 09, 2026
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.
New ADA-compliant Botany Primer
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
We are pleased to share an updated version of our Botany Primer, an in-depth, photo-rich guide to understanding botany for Nature's Notebook. This version of the Botany Primer is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act and can be perceivable and navigable to people with disabilities.
Observer Profile: An interview with Caryn Beiter
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
In this Observer Story written by UCLA student Audrey Wang, we learn about Nature's Notebook observer Caryn Beiter. Caryn is a long-time Local Phenology Leader at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maine, where she seeks to provide opportunities for community members to contribute meaningful scientific data, grow their sense of place, and deepen their connections with the more-than-human world.