Observing Nature Through the Seasons (Phenology)

Seasons change, weather changes, climate changes, and subsequently, our entire environment changes.  Are these changes beneficial?  Are they reducing populations of plants and animals?  Are these changes allowing invasives to outcompete natives?  Join us as we discuss Phenology (the study of nature's calendar) and find out you can help scientists track these changes in your own backyard.  

What to do with your data
Once you have recorded your data and observations, what should you do with it? Well, there are a few websites where you can go to become a part of citizen science. 
https://www.usanpn.org/data/visualizations  
https://budburst.org
ebird.org/home
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Penn State Herbarium
The PSU Herbarium will be hosting several virtual workshops this spring

• Thursday February 25th 7 pm “The Poison Garden” In this workshop, they will explore some of the most deadly plants around the world and in your own backyard
  
• Thursday March 25th 7 pm “The Good, the bad, and the just plain ugly” In this workshop you will learn about the different types of grasses found around Pennsylvania
  
• Thursday April 22nd 7 pm “Native Plants & Pollinators” Join Master Gardeners to discuss native plants and the pollinators they attract
  
• Thursday May 20th 7pm “ Wetlands are Wonderlands” This workshop will spotlight common wetland plants in PA. 
  

For more information, visit the PSU Herbarium website. You can email Sarah Chamberlain at sjm20@psu.edu to register. 

NEPA Rail Trail
Just a reminder, Jim Kessler is hosting a tree walk on the rail trail this Saturday February 20th, starting at the Lusiana Trailhead in Lanesboro. You can register by emailing trails@nep.net or calling 570-679-9300