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Upcoming Events

  • Informal Observer Q & A
    Informal Observer Q & A
    Wed, Apr 22
    Virtual Event
    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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  • Observer Training
    Observer Training
    Tue, Apr 28
    Virtual Event
    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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  • Lunch Hour ID-a-thon
    Lunch Hour ID-a-thon
    Wed, Apr 29
    Virtual Event
    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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  • Lunch Hour ID-a-thon
    Lunch Hour ID-a-thon
    Wed, May 06
    Virtual Event
    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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  • Observer Training
    Observer Training
    Wed, May 13
    Virtual Event
    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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  • Informal Observer Q & A
    Informal Observer Q & A
    Thu, May 21
    Virtual Event
    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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  • Observer Training
    Observer Training
    Wed, May 27
    Virtual Event
    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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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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  • Virtual Teacher Training Session
    Virtual Teacher Training Session
    Sat, Sep 09
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    Sep 09, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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    Learn how your school can engage young people in citizen science.
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