Getting started with phenology. Making your first observations can be as easy as going out into an area you’re familiar with and documenting what species of plants and animals you see, whether ...

The word "phenology" comes from the Greek word "phaino," which means to show, to bring to light or make appear. Because the development of both plants and insects is temperature-dependent, plants ...

The study of major recurring life cycle events like these for plants and animals alike is known as phenology. Tracking and understanding “nature’s calendar” provides insight into climate change.

Many plants, including summer annuals and vegetables, are showing up for sale at garden centers. If you have planted some of these, keep your old sheets handy for cold snaps that we inevitably ...

But what is phenology? It is the study of plant and animal life cycles in relation to the seasons, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It’s also described as nature’s calendar, ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Whether it’s pinpointing when allergy season will begin and end or better predicting when agricultural crops will be ready to harvest, tracking plant life cycles worldwide is ...

Phenology — from the same root as phenomenon — is about the timing of recurring seasonal events in plants and animals, “timing that is a function of environmental conditions,” Dr. Crimmins ...

An important aspect of phenology for homeowners and farmers is that many insect pests have their lifecycles tied to those of plants. As a result, paying close attention to plant phenology allows ...

Phenology is the study of the timing and cyclical patterns in nature, such as when birds migrate, or when a plant first sprouts or blooms. Understanding such patterns is critically important in ...

Urban plants’ phenology may also be influenced by other factors, such as carbon dioxide and soil moisture. Additionally, the faster increase of temperature at night compared to the daytime could ...

Climate change is already impacting our seasons in New York and phenology, bolstered by citizen science, is documenting those impacts. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For ...

Getting started with phenology. Making your first observations can be as easy as going out into an area you’re familiar with and documenting what species of plants and animals you see, whether ...