Just in time for summer, we have a resource to share with you: the Backyard Observer Tip Sheet. We asked observers what questions or...

A small sampling of photos and plant phenology sightings selected from the 3564 observations made by our Indiana Backyard Observers, as...

The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...

Participating Counties During May, observers reported on the phenology of plants in 16 Indiana counties using Nature's Notebook. Backyard...

These are the top species that are catching the eyes of observers this past week. Spring is in full swing with many species of plants...

The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...

The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...

The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...

The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...

The Tulip tree, or Tulip Poplar, is Indiana’s state tree. It is commonly planted for reforestation purposes because of its rapid growth...

The American basswood blooms in June, oftentimes attracting enough bees that their buzzing can be heard from several feet away! Honey...

The American beech is a lovely shade tree that produces edible beechnuts, that are enjoyed by a wide variety of wildlife. It is unique...

The Black cherry tree can range from 25-110 feet in height. It is the largest native Cherry tree to the US. The fruit it produces, the...

Black walnut trees can grow to be 70-150 feet tall. Historically, its wood was valued for making wagons and furniture. Its leaves and...

The Boxelder tree or Ash-leaf Maple differs from most maples by having odd-pinnate compound leaves and by being dioecious (male and...

The Bur Oak tree, also known as the Mossycup Oak, is regarded as one of the most majestic oaks native to North America. The bur oak's...

The Eastern Redbud tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree. It is often planted as an ornamental because of its beautiful pink flowers...

The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...

The Eastern Cottonwood tree is one of the largest North American hardwood trees. Male and female flowers are born on separate trees. ...

The Green Ash is the most widely distributed ash tree in North America. It is used to make furniture, furnishings, and tool handles and...