Virgina Bluebell. Patuxent Research Refuge. Photo by volunteer Jean Larson
Thank you for all the valuable observations! In addition to all the cherry blossom submissions we're receiving data on everything from Eastern red cedar to flowering dogwood; from Virginia Bluebells to Pacific trillium. We need one other submission...
Help Project BudBurst improve the website, provide useful resources, and expand our horizons to include a few collaborative and focused projects!
Results will be shared in our next newsletter!
--H. Jean Bryan, Director
Save the Date: CSA 520 to be offered this Summer
Citizen Science Academy (CSA) returns this summer with CSA 520 - Introduction to Citizen Science: Explorations in Educational Settings.This online, self-directed course composed of 5 units begins on July 11th and ends August 11th. Offered through the Chicago Botanic Garden; an optional, two graduate credits, will be available through the Teacher Enhancement Program of the Colorado School of Mines.
Watch for registration information in the next newsletter.
Timing is Everything: The Impacts of Changes in Phenology
Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium Chicago Botanic Garden June 12, 2017
Phenology is the study of the timing of natural events such as plant flowering and fruiting and animal migrations. This timing is critical for relationships between species; plants need to bloom when their pollinators are present, birds and insects need to hatch or migrate when food is available, and so on. As the climate changes some phenological events are also changing, which can disrupt these important relationships. This symposium will look at phenological change, how to assess it, and what it means for population dynamics of plants and their relationships with other species.
Speakers include: Paul CaraDonna, Emily Meineke, Susana Wadgymar, Jennifer Ison, Elsa Cleland, Jeff Diez, and Sarah Newman,
American Elm at full flower March 9th, KY Photo by Bryan Thompson
Project BudBurst would not exist without the enthusiasm and dedication of our thousands of participants and supporters. Below are just a few folks we'd like to recognize this month:
Bryan T.
Sarah B. F.
Kat B.
Calab S. Ken L. Jean L.
Nature's Calendar - Cherry Blossom Blitz Update!
Black Cherry in Bud Burst March 14, 2017
Photo by Bryan Thompson
Cherry Blossom Blitz! So many reports on both blossoms and leafing. Here are a few locations for which we've recently received reports:
Download Data - Project BudBurst data, readily available.
Educator Resources - K-12 teachers... and informal teachers as well: Teaching a unit on Spring or an afternoon workshop on climate change? Look here for ideas and resources.
My BudBurst - Register here to start submitting your observations.