Wisconsin Phenological Society
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| Affiliation: |
National Phenological Network |
| Contact Information: |
Mark Schwartz |
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President |
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UW-Milwaukee, Dept. of Geography |
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Bolton 410, PO Box 413, |
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Milwaukee, WI 53201 |
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414-229-3740, 414-229-4866 |
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mds@uwm.edu |
| Year Started: |
1961 |
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| Specialty(ies): |
Phenology |
| Purpose: |
To study the relationships among the stages of plant growth and animal life, and physical factors or the environment; particularly climate and weather. The knowledge gained will promote better understanding of the timing of natural events. |
| Subject Area(s): |
Mammals
Birds
Amphibians/Reptiles
Insects
Exotics/Invasive Species
Native Vegetation
Weather
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| Data Type(s) Collected: |
phenology
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| # of Volunteers: |
30 |
| Volunteer Hours/Year: |
2-40 |
| Volunteer Services: |
Online training
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Group website
Data analysis and reporting
Regular meetings throughout the year
Staff consultation with individual monitors
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| Accepting New Volunteers? |
Yes
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