Observer Profile: The Art of Phenology - Chris Peters’ Nature’s Notebook Observation Journey
In this Observer Story written by UCLA student Amanda Lyons, we learn about Nature's Notebook observer Chris Peters. Chris is a photographer and observer with The Bloomingdale Trail in Chicago. Read more
Weather impacts autumn phenology differently in the eastern and western U.S.
The timing of phenological events in autumn like leaf color and leaf fall have important consequences for nutrient cycling, species interactions, and even tourism. However, there has been less research on autumn phenology than spring phenology and the effects of temperature, precipitati... Read more
Late Bloom Index is live!
We are excited to unveil another new index of spring – the Late Bloom Index! The Late Bloom Index indicates when plants that bloom at the tail end of the season are flowering, effectively representing the end of the spring season. Read more





