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Master Gardeners and Phenology. LoriAnne Barnett Education Coordinator, USA-NPN. 67 observations during 2012 308 observations during 2013. Pima Ocotillo. What does this tell us? What conclusions CAN’T we make?. 93 observations during 2012 81 observations during 2013. Pima Creosote.
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Master Gardeners and Phenology LoriAnne Barnett Education Coordinator, USA-NPN
67 observations during 2012 308 observations during 2013 Pima Ocotillo What does this tell us? What conclusions CAN’T we make?
93 observations during 2012 81 observations during 2013 Pima Creosote
31 observations during 2012 106 observations during 2013 Pima Jojoba
‘Red Rothomagensis’ lilac (Syringa vulgaris) Reports of ‘yes’ to ‘open flowers’ Apr 20 Apr 10 • 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 Mar 21 Mar 11 Mar 1 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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?
WHY? The importance of records
Phenology and Gardening • Take 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
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 Thank you! LoriAnne Barnett lorianne@usanpn.org