-- Dr. David Inouye, University of Maryland and Rocky Mountain Biological Station
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Citizen Scientists
Do you like to spend time outside?
Do you enjoy watching changes to the plants throughout the year?
Are you concerned about changing climates and environments
Citizen Scientists
The Project BudBurst community of citizen scientists is made up of thousands of people from many different walks of life including retirees, professionals, teachers, students, parents, grandparents, gardeners, and more. These dedicated BudBurst Observers are helping us figure out the stories plants can tell us about our changing environments. Become part of our community by monitoring your own plants through the seasons! Get Started!
BudBurst Buddies
If you have a little one(s) at home, BudBurst Buddies might be the perfect fit for you! BudBurst Buddies follow characters Lily and Sage as they choose plants to watch and write down the changes they see through the seasons. They also get a little help from Sage’s grandpa. Kids who participate receive a BudBurst Buddies certificate signed by Project BudBurst scientists! Follow Lily and Sage!
Urban Tree Phenology
Do you live in a big city? Are you an Urban Forester? If you answered yes to one of these questions, then check out the Urban Tree Phenology project. Urban heat island and climate change research are hot topics in large cities across the U.S. This project engages professional urban foresters and the public in observations of the phenological events of trees in our nations’ urban areas. Learn more!
- Do you like to spend time outside, relaxing, gardening, or even going for walks?
- Become a Regular Observer and help us track plants as they change through the seasons!
- Join Lily and Sage as they track plants in their backyard and become BudBurst Buddies!
- Then, head outside and help the kids in your life earn their own BudBurst Buddies certificates!
- Do you live in a big city? Ever wonder about the trees you pass by every day?
- Help us track the changes of trees in your city with the Urban Tree Phenology Project!