Peter Warren, Pima County Extension Director, ANR Agent

1. Peter Warren, Pima County Extension Director, ANR Agent LoriAnne Barnett,Education Coordinator, USA-NPN Train Extension Volunteers to Track Climate Change by Monitoring Phenology

2. Phenology Observation Program • Overview • Introduction to Phenology • USA-National Phenology Network • Using Nature’s Notebook • Extension Models in Action

3. Introduction to Phenology • What is phenology? • Nature’s calendar • Blooms and buds • Hibernation, migration emergence • Easy to observe from leaf to globe Value of phenology Phenology data helps us understand how plants, animals and landscapes respond to environmental variation and climate change.

4. Phenology Observation Program • Overview • Introduction to Phenology • USA-National Phenology Network • Using Nature’s Notebook • Extension Models in Action

5. USA National Phenology Network Primary goal To encourage observation of phenological events and understand how plants, animals and landscapes respond to environmental variation and climate change. Mission Make phenology data, models and related information available to scientists, resource managers and the public. Encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to observe and record phenology. A national network of integrated phenological observations across space and time.

6. USA National Phenology Network Education Program Goals Science and Climate Literacy Science-Nature-Self Relationships The Integration of Science and Education Engage observers with Nature’s Notebook and data collection through providing directed scientific outdoor experiences.

7. A Multi-taxa, National-scale Phenology System What’s Nature’s Notebook? A national plant and animal phenology observation program. Online monitoring system Citizen Science/Scientist contributions Core protocols Dynamic data visualizations Network of partners

8. USA National Phenology Network 630 plant species and 230 animal species 1196 observers reporting (4107 total) making 97,237 observations

9. Status Status & Abundance USA National Phenology Network Phenology Monitoring Methods and Protocols Activity Reproduction Development Event Day of year

10. USA National Phenology Network What is a phenophase? An observable stage in the annual lifecycle of a plant or animal that can be defined by a start and end point. Often having a duration of a few days or weeks.

11. USA National Phenology Network • To make observations, you will need: • Phenophasedefinitions and instructions www.usanpn.org/participate/guidelines

12. Phenology Observation Program • Overview • Introduction to Phenology • USA-National Phenology Network • Using Nature’s Notebook • Extension Models in Action

13. Using Nature’s Notebook • Resources available to you: • Frequently Asked Questions Link on Website • Mobile Apps for Android and iPhone

14. Using Nature’s Notebook • Resources available to you for training: • Online training materials for Nature’s Notebook at home • Webportal for Extension Programs: • http://www.usanpn.org/cooperative-extension • Plans for implementation of Phenology Gardens and Trails • Assistance from the USA-NPN Education Specialist on how to tailor Nature’s Notebook to your needs

15. Phenology Observation Program • Overview • Introduction to Phenology • USA-National Phenology Network • Using Nature’s Notebook • Extension Models in Action

16. Extension Models in Action YEAR ONE Program Goals: Training MG Volunteers as citizen scientists, through MG course curriculum. Nature’s Notebook teaches observation, plant ID, problem solving USA-NPN seeks to increase accuracy of reporting base to develop robust, useable dataset, engaging people in research and education Program should provide opportunities for youth and adults to go outdoors, participate in nature and enhance STEM (science, engineering, technology, and Math skills University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

17. Extension Models in Action Year One Outcomes Reporting base increased by 45. 20% of new users will continue to report. 10% of participants familiar with the science of phenology prior to course. Post-course, 100% understood phenology and research purpose. Docents selected. Course successfully taught observation, journaling, plant ID, and problem solving. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension • Supporting existing Extension Program buy-ins with methods for climate education • Facilitating local Phenology Trail Networks

18. Extension Models in Action • Tucson Phenology Trail Currently 6 locations • Total of 75 Miles, start to finish • 3-10 plants tagged at each site • Docent training program supporting collaboration between all participating programs • http://www.usanpn.org/phenologytrails

19. Extension Models in Action 1950s – first extensive phenological observation network through Ag Experiment Stations USDA used phenology to characterize seasonal weather patterns to improve crop yield J.M. Caprio, Montana State University, 1956, employed volunteers in 12 western states, ultimately utilizing 2,500 volunteers Common purple lilac (S. vulgaris) initially, then honeysuckle in 1968. Switch to Red Rothomagensis lilac (S. chinensis). Eastern Network established in 1970, still supported by USA-NPN Collaboration between Specialists, Range/Ag Center, and Agents Historic Lilac at Santa Rita Experimental Range Long Term Data Set

20. You’re invited to connect with USA-NPN… Sign up for a phenology e-newsletter (quarterly) Join the Nature’s Notebook community and become an observer: Contribute to science while having fun! Discover new tools and resources for work or play LoriAnne Barnett lorianne@usanpn.org Will Sheftall sheftallw@leoncountyfl.gov Esperanza Stancioff esp@maine.edu Peter Warren plwarren@cals.arizona.edu Thank you!