Oregon State University Extension Service

Current observer resources

Training resources

Understanding Botany for Nature's Notebook (in English)

Participants in the National Phenology Network’s Nature’s Notebook program select and observe species from a large list of plant and animal species. This national effort collects standardized ground observations of the phenological phases (or observable life cycle stages).

Oregon Season Tracker

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vine maple leaf
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Check out our educational photo gallery

Choose one or more priority plant species to learn about, so you can observe if you have them available in your area.

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Reporting tips and resources

Volunteer reporting tips and resources (in English)

This 3-page document includes important reminders for volunteers and the list of priority species for monitoring plant phenology.

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Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (in English)

Daily updated map of interest for current volunteers and those simply interested in the past 24 hours of rainfall.

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The Observer

The Observer is a seasonal newsletter for Oregon Season Tracker volunteers featuring program updates, useful resources, and events that may be of interest to participants.

Newsletter

Source URL: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ost/current-observer-resources