Science and management advancements made possible by the USA National
Phenology Network's Nature's Notebook program
- Theresa Crimmins
, - Ellen Denny,
- Erin Posthumus,
- Alyssa Rosemartin,
- Rob Croll,
- Melonee Montano,
- Hannah Panci
Theresa Crimmins
USA National Phenology Network, University of Arizona, USA National Phenology Network, University of Arizona
Corresponding Author:theresam@u.arizona.edu
Author ProfileEllen Denny
USA National Phenology Network, University of Arizona, USA National Phenology Network, University of Arizona
Author ProfileErin Posthumus
USA National Phenology Network, University of Arizona, USA National Phenology Network, University of Arizona
Author ProfileAlyssa Rosemartin
USA National Phenology Network, USA National Phenology Network
Author ProfileRob Croll
Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
Author ProfileMelonee Montano
Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
Author ProfileHannah Panci
Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
Author ProfileAbstract
The USA National Phenology Network was established in 2007 to address
the conspicuous absence of widespread, standardized phenology monitoring
in the United States. The aims of the Network are to collect, store, and
share phenology data and information to support scientific discovery and
understanding, decision-making, an appreciation for phenology, and
equitable engagement within the Network. To support these aims, the
Network launched Nature's Notebook, a rigorous plant and animal
phenology monitoring program, in 2009. Since the launch of Nature's
Notebook 13 years ago, participants in all 50 states and beyond have
contributed over 26M records of plant and animal phenology. We review
the breadth of scientific studies and applied management decisions that
have utilized Nature's Notebook and the consequent data and consider how
these findings might shape future efforts by the Network to grow
phenology monitoring across the country.
