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Species Lists
Check out these lists in pdf format. Stop
by the center to pick up paper copies.
Birds
Mammals
Butterflies
Reptiles &
Amphibians
You will need the free
Adobe Reader to open these files. Visit
www.adobe.com to download the best version for your computer.
What is
Phenology?
Phenology—the
observation of seasonal changes of plants and animals—is a
science and a wonderful hobby. You don't need any fancy
tools to start. Just observe the changes that are occurring
in your backyard and in parks near your home.
Phenology has been around since there
have been people to observe. These observations helped
hunters and gatherers to know when edible plants were
available. Farmers looked to budding trees, bird
migrations, and emerging insects to decide when to sow
their crops.
Whether
you simply make a mental note of seasonal changes or track
them year-to-year on a phenological calendar, you will enjoy
the hints of spring awakening the earth everyday.
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