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Project BudBurst
Submitted by michael@sci4cits, October 26, 2009Web Address http://www.windows.ucar.edu/citizen_science/budburst/index.php
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Project BudBurst
| Participation fee: | $0 |
| Expenses: | $0 |
| Time commitment: | Small (Two weeks/daily until phenophase) |
| Spend the time: | Outdoors |
| Location: | Anywhere |
| OK for children: | Yes |
| OK primary school: | Yes |
| OK secondary school: | Yes |
| Teaching materials: | Yes |
Project BudBurst engages the public in making careful observations of phenophases such as first leafing, first flower, and first fruit ripening of a diversity of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses in their local area. Project BudBurst has targeted 75 native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses to monitor throughout the year. With the help of citizen scientists, the project will compile valuable environmental information that can be compared to historical records. By recording the timing of the leafing and flowering of native species each year, scientists can learn about the prevailing climatic characteristics in a region over time.
Join thousands of other citizen scientists in gathering this valuable environmental and climate change information!
Related Material: http://www.sciencecheerleader.com/2009/03/...
Required gear:
Note-taking materials and a computer with Internet access.
How to join or get started:
The following website provides five easy steps to complete your phenological investigation: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/citizen_scienc...
For more detailed information, download the "Steps to Getting Started" guide: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/citizen_scienc....
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