Master Gardeners and Phenology

LoriAnne BarnettEducation Coordinator, USA-NPN

67 observations during 2012308 observations during 2013

What does this tell us? What conclusions CAN’T we make?

Pima Ocotillo

Pima Creosote 93 observations during 201281 observations during 2013

31 observations during 2012106 observations during 2013Pima Jojoba

Mar 1

Apr 20

2012 2013

Mar 11

Mar 21

Sites reporting (Jan 1 – Apr 17) 2009-2013• 2009: 70 sites reporting• 2010: 70 sites reporting• 2011: 54 sites reporting• 2012: 70 sites reporting• 2013: 34 reporting (24 repeat,

10 new)

Mar 31

Apr 10

‘Red Rothomagensis’ lilac (Syringa vulgaris)Reports of ‘yes’ to ‘open flowers’

201120102009

In your data collection groups discuss the following : What was the most exciting phenophase you saw

outside? The least?

How might you use Nature’s Notebook in your garden?

What are some questions we can answer at the Demonstration garden, that would be valuable to you? To researchers studying the entire Tucson Phenology Trail?

Elect a group spokesperson to tell your story and share with the class.

What other Master Gardener topics

are informed by

phenology?

The importance of recordsWHY?

Phenology and GardeningTake home points: Ecology and climate determine a healthy garden Phenology is important in every facet of maintaining

a healthy garden Keeping long-term records informs garden decision-

making Nature’s Notebook is a useful tool for keeping garden

records Sharing your records contributes to broader scientific

research about how plants and animals respond to their environment

Thank you!

LoriAnne Barnettlorianne@usanpn.org

You’re invited to connect with us…

• Sign up for a phenology e-newsletter (quarterly)

• Join the Nature’s Notebook community and become an observer: Contribute to science while having fun!

• Join the Tucson Phenology Trail Network!

• www.usanpn.org/tucson-phenology-trail LoriAnne Barnett

lorianne@usanpn.org@loriannebarnett