Past Events

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  Sat, Oct 17

  Indiana Native Plant Society Annual Conference / 

  IMMI Conference Center

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  Oct 17, 2026, 7:30 AM

  IMMI Conference Center, 18880 East St, Westfield, IN 46074, USA

  Visit our table at the 2026 INPS Annual Conference. Our 2027 Phenology Calendar will be available for purchase.

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  On-demand

  Using iNaturalist / 

  video recording

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  video recording

  Do you enjoy spending time in the outdoors? Did you know you can help scientists learn more about seasonal changes in Indiana while you are out enjoying nature? Learn how to use iNaturalist to share your nature observations. Get started today with this recording of a recent training session.

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  On-demand

  Backyard Observer Training / 

  video recording

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  On-demand

  video recording

  While we don't have any live observer training sessions until fall, that doesn't need to stop you from becoming an Indiana Backyard Observer now. Jump right into observing by registering to watch the recording of one of our recent training sessions.

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  Wed, Oct 07

  Homeschool Day at Crown Hill Cemetery & Arboretum / 

  Crown Hill Cemetery & Arboretum

  Details

  Oct 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Crown Hill Cemetery & Arboretum, 700 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

  Visit our table at Crown Hill Foundation's Homeschool Day 2026. Discover the wonders of botany and seasonal change. Explore hands-on puzzles to learn how plants respond to changing seasons. Complete a scavenger hunt to earn a prize. Registration required.

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  Wed, Jul 15

  Informal Observer Q & A / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  An informal live Q&A session for current and prospective observers. Bring your questions about phenology, data entry, field methods, or site-specific observations.

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  Wed, Jun 24

  Informal Observer Q & A / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Jun 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  An informal live Q&A session for current and prospective observers. Bring your questions about phenology, data entry, field methods, or site-specific observations.

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  Wed, May 27

  Observer Training / 

  Virtual Event

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  May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  Join us for a 75-minute Indiana Backyard Observer phenology observation training session.

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  Thu, May 21

  Informal Observer Q & A / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  May 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  An informal live Q&A session for current and prospective observers. Bring your questions about phenology, data entry, field methods, or site-specific observations.

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  Wed, May 13

  Observer Training / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  Join us for a 75-minute Indiana Backyard Observer phenology observation training session.

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  Wed, May 06

  Lunch Hour ID-a-thon / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  May 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  Help identify Indy City Nature Challenge observations during a relaxed virtual lunch-hour iNaturalist ID session—no experience needed.

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  Wed, Apr 29

  Lunch Hour ID-a-thon / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Apr 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  Help identify Indy City Nature Challenge observations during a relaxed virtual lunch-hour iNaturalist ID session—no experience needed.

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  Tue, Apr 28

  Observer Training / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Apr 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  Join us for a 75-minute Indiana Backyard Observer phenology observation training session.

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  Wed, Apr 22

  Informal Observer Q & A / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Apr 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  An informal live Q&A session for current and prospective observers. Bring your questions about phenology, data entry, field methods, or site-specific observations.

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  Fri, Apr 17

  Observer Training / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Apr 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EDT

  Virtual Event

  Join us for a 75-minute Indiana Backyard Observer phenology observation training session.

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  Fri, Nov 21

  Informal Observer Q & A - November / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Nov 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

  Virtual Event

  Bring your questions. Leave with answers.

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  Wed, Nov 05

  Observer Training / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Nov 05, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

  Virtual Event

  An in-depth training session for new observers. This program will cover everything you need to know as a volunteer phenology observer. Topic include why we observe phenology, phenology observation platforms, where and how to make observations. There will be time to have all your questions answered.

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  Fri, Oct 17

  Informal Observer Q & A - Oct / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Oct 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

  Virtual Event

  Bring your questions. Leave with answers.

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  Wed, Oct 01

  Using iNaturalist / 

  Virtual Event

  Details

  Oct 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  Virtual Event

  Do you enjoy spending time in the outdoors? Did you know you can help scientists learn more about seasonal changes in Indiana while you are out enjoying nature? Learn how to use iNaturalist to share your nature observations. Get started today with this recording of a recent training session.

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