Observer Resources

Resources

Understanding Botany for Nature's Notebook

Participants in the National Phenology Network’s Nature’s Notebook program select and observe species from a large list of plant and animal species. This national effort collects standardized ground observations of the phenological phases (or observable life cycle stages).

Oregon Season Tracker

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Choose one or more priority plant species to learn about, so you can observe if you have them available in your area.

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View the OST Tips & Resources sheet

This 3-page document includes important reminders for volunteers and the list of priority species for monitoring plant phenology.

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Recorded conifer phenology training/refresher session

Watch and take part in an Oregon Season Tracker interactive training session for conifer phenology observing/reporting. This session focuses on OST priority species Douglas-fir, but will be applicable to other conifers as well.

Recorded deciduous phenology training/refresher session

Watch and take part in an Oregon Season Tracker interactive training session for deciduous phenology observing/reporting. This session focuses on OST priority species vine maple, but will be applicable to other deciduous trees and shrubs as well.

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