INDIANA PHENOLOGY
Become An Observer
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1. Join Nature's Notebook
Sign up on your computer, Apple device, or Android device in less than five minutes. Be sure to join Indiana Phenology when you create your account.
2. Select Your Site
Choose a site where you will observe. Your backyard, a green space near your work, or a nearby park are great options! Watch the training video on YouTube to learn more.
3. Select Your Species
Choose from over 600 species of plants and animals to observe in Indiana!
4. Register Your Site and Species
Log in to your Nature's Notebook account, then add a new site to your observation deck. You can use the online mapping tool to locate and describe your site(s) in Nature’s Notebook.
5. Make Observations
Use Nature’s Notebook to enter data online or record your observations using paper datasheets and enter the data using a computer.
Tips to Help You Identify Species
Use a field guide. If you don't have one at home, check your local library.
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Use an online plant ID tool. Not sure where to find one? Use a search engine or download a free mobile app like Seek.
Still need help?
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For plants, take pictures from multiple angles, include close-ups of the buds, branches, leaves and flowers. Send your pictures and location to: info@indianaphenology.org
