Nature's Notebook...

A national plant and animal phenology observation program. You can join thousands of other individuals who are providing valuable observations that scientists, educators, policy makers, and resource managers are using to understand how plants and animals are responding to climate change and other environmental changes.

Important urban tree phenology observations include: emerging and first leaves, flowering, pollen release, full leaf, ripe fruit, and leaf senescence.

Important national (regional) indicator trees include: red maple, redbud, dogwood, eastern redcedar, and live oak. All common urban trees in the southeast.

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The Grove...

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