Phenology Observation Programs

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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!

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Program Name & Website Link	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.
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.
The 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.
Earth as a System	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.org	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.
The 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.
Journey North	Journey North engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field observations with classmates across North America.
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project	A citizen science project involving volunteers from across the United States and Canada in monarch research.
Monarch Watch	An educational outreach program that engages citizen scientists in observing and conserving monarch butterflies.Website provides a wealth of information on the biology and conservation of Monarch butterflies.
Appalacian Mountain Club	Hikers/naturalists collect data on the timing of plant flowering and fruit development along trails as a part of a long-term study to understand how shifts in climate trends may impact the mountain flora.
Nature Abounds	Volunteers observe and report what is taking place in their communities, from trees and plants to weather and wildlife activity. IceWatch USA and Watch the Wild are opportunities of Nature Abounds, educating and empowering citizens to sustain their community through environmental stewardship.

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