Journey North Phenology

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	Phenology Observations for May Bumblebees buzzing, black flies biting, dragonflies darting, and feathered-friends flitting to nests! Lots of changes afoot this month. Today, see an exciting animation of how sunlight has changed during the schoolyear. This is the last Phenology Reminder, but don't stop looking, listening, drawing, and writing about what you see. You might make some new discoveries! Photo: Wayne Kryduba
	Phenology Observations for April Sometimes it's new sounds — both strange and familiar — that clue us in to seasonal changes. As days get longer and warmer, what new spring signs are your ears picking up? We'll help you tune them this month! Be sure to use our Phenology Checklists and Signs of Spring journal to describe what you see, smell, see, and hear. Photo: Indiana Wetlands/S. Polston
	Phenology Observations for March When you make your March observations, look and listen closely. Big changes are in store! Again this month, take a look at the Earth from space to see an important change in sunlight. Things have changed very quickly since the last month. Have you noticed? Photo: Laura Erickson
	Phenology Observations for February If you look and listen closely, you'll discover lots of seasonal changes. Journey North observers have heard frog song, seen green leaves poking, and more. Use our Phenology Checklists and Signs of Spring journal to document and draw what's happening in your hometown. Also this month, take a look at the Earth from space to see an important change in sunlight! Photo: DaveMansell
	Phenology Observations for January The days are slowly getting longer, but much of the country is in the deep freeze. Many animals have migrated south of the border, but others have stuck around. What's happening in your hometown? As you take a look outside this month, pay special attention to water — in all its forms. Join us as we do the same — and as we take a New Years look at the Earth from space!
	Phenology Observations for December Autumn in North America is winding down, and the winter solstice is just 3 weeks away. Snows are falling and flocks of feathered friends are in a feeding frenzy! What's happening in your schoolyard? This month we'll share — and invite you to explore — what happens with with sun and shadows on the solstice. Join us! Photo: Douglas Gates
	Phenology Observations for November Some of you see signs that winter is looming: ladybugs heading indoors and even a bit of snow. Others say the timing of seasonal changes seems strange. They're reporting late-leaping frogs, blooming flowers, and summer-like temperatures. Go outside and observe what's happening in your schoolyard. Also discover one thing that is predictable from month to month as you explore our photos of Earth from space!
	Phenology Observations for October Fall is unfolding and migrating animals are moving. Some observers report huge flocks of robins; others see hungry bees at hummingbird feeders. Changing sunlight is the basis for all changes you'll see this season, so take a look! As you go outside to observe your changing environment this month, try to draw what you see. Are students everywhere seeing similar changes? Find out! Photo: Shelley Powers
	Phenology Observations for September Once each month, take a few minutes to go outside and record the changes you see. Changing sunlight is the basis for all other changes you'll see this season, so take a look! Plan to go outside exactly one month later and see how things have changed. Watch for a monthly reminder. Photo: Elizabeth Howard
	Join us in September! Beginning on September 20th, PHENOLOGY DATA REMINDERS will be posted here once a month from September through June. Get ready to gather phenology data! Find out why it's worth collecting, how to do it, and what you can do with your findings. >> Photo: Suzanne DeJohn