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Upcoming Events

  • Summer Observer Refresher
    Summer Observer Refresher
    Tue, Jun 03
    Virtual Event
    Jun 03, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    For those who have attended a prior training session or who have observed in the past and just need a refresher.
  • Observer Training
    Observer Training
    Tue, Jun 10
    Virtual Event
    Jun 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 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.
  • Informal Observer Q & A - June
    Informal Observer Q & A - June
    Fri, Jun 20
    Virtual Event
    Jun 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Bring your questions. Leave with answers.
  • Basic iNat
    Basic iNat
    Tue, Jul 15
    Virtual Event
    Jul 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Do you enjoy spending time in outdoors? Did you know you can help scientists learn more about seasonal changes in Indiana while you are out enjoying nature? We'll talk about nature observation using iNaturalist to share what you see.
  • Informal Observer Q & A - Aug
    Informal Observer Q & A - Aug
    Fri, Aug 15
    Virtual Event
    Aug 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Bring your questions. Leave with answers.
  • Advanced iNat
    Advanced iNat
    Thu, Aug 21
    Virtual Event
    Aug 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Do more than just submit observations. Learn about identifying and annotating on iNaturalist.
  • Observer Training
    Observer Training
    Wed, Aug 27
    Virtual Event
    Aug 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 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.
  • Fall Observer Refresher
    Fall Observer Refresher
    Tue, Sep 02
    Virtual Event
    Sep 02, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    For those who have attended a prior training session or who have observed in the past and just need a refresher.
  • Observer Training
    Observer Training
    Fri, Sep 12
    Virtual Event
    Sep 12, 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.
  • Informal Observer Q & A - Sep
    Informal Observer Q & A - Sep
    Fri, Sep 19
    Virtual Event
    Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Bring your questions. Leave with answers.
  • Using iNaturalist
    Using iNaturalist
    Wed, Oct 01
    Virtual Event
    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.
  • Informal Observer Q & A - Oct
    Informal Observer Q & A - Oct
    Fri, Oct 17
    Virtual Event
    Oct 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Bring your questions. Leave with answers.
  • Observer Training
    Observer Training
    Wed, Nov 05
    Virtual Event
    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.
  • Advanced iNat
    Advanced iNat
    Wed, Nov 12
    Virtual Event
    Nov 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Do more than just submit observations. Learn about identifying and annotating on iNaturalist.
  • Informal Observer Q & A - November
    Informal Observer Q & A - November
    Fri, Nov 21
    Virtual Event
    Nov 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Bring your questions. Leave with answers.
  • Using iNaturalist
    Using iNaturalist
    On-demand
    video recording
    On-demand
    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.
  • Backyard Observer Training
    Backyard Observer Training
    On-demand
    video recording
    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.

Past Events

  • Student Research Forum
    Student Research Forum
    Mon, Apr 22
    Virtual Event
    Apr 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – Apr 26, 2024, 1:00 AM
    Virtual Event
    Annual forum for participants of the Indiana Schoolyard Phenology program to share their work.
  • Spring Refresher for Observers
    Spring Refresher for Observers
    Fri, Mar 08
    Virtual Event
    Mar 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    For those who have attended a prior training session or who have observed in the past and just need a refresher.
  • Virtual Teacher Training Session
    Virtual Teacher Training Session
    Sat, Sep 09
    Register for Link
    Sep 09, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Register for Link
    Learn how your school can engage young people in citizen science.
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