1. Master Gardeners and Phenology LoriAnne Barnett Education Coordinator, USA-NPN

2. 67 observations during 2012 308 observations during 2013 What does this tell us? What conclusions CAN’T we make? Pima Ocotillo

3. Pima Creosote 93 observations during 2012 81 observations during 2013

4. 31 observations during 2012 106 observations during 2013 Pima Jojoba

5. Mar 1 Apr 20 20122013 Mar 11 Mar 21 Sites reporting (Jan 1 – Apr 17) 2009-2013 2009: 70 sites reporting 2010: 70 sites reporting 2011: 54 sites reporting 2012: 70 sites reporting 2013: 34 reporting (24 repeat, 10 new) Mar 31 Apr 10 ‘Red Rothomagensis’ lilac (Syringa vulgaris) Reports of ‘yes’ to ‘open flowers’ 201120102009

6. In your data collection groups discuss the following : What was the most exciting phenophase you saw outside? The least? How might you use Nature’s Notebook in your garden? What are some questions we can answer at the Demonstration garden, that would be valuable to you? To researchers studying the entire Tucson Phenology Trail? Elect a group spokesperson to tell your story and share with the class.

7. What other Master Gardener topics are informed by phenology?

8. The importance of records WHY?

9. Phenology and Gardening Take home points: Ecology and climate determine a healthy garden Phenology is important in every facet of maintaining a healthy garden Keeping long-term records informs garden decision- making Nature’s Notebook is a useful tool for keeping garden records Sharing your records contributes to broader scientific research about how plants and animals respond to their environment

10. Thank you! LoriAnne Barnett lorianne@usanpn.org You’re invited to connect with us… Sign up for a phenology e-newsletter (quarterly) Join the Nature’s Notebook community and become an observer: Contribute to science while having fun! Join the Tucson Phenology Trail Network! www.usanpn.org/tucson- phenology-trail LoriAnne Barnett lorianne@usanpn.org @loriannebarnett