February 20, 2025
Phenology Plant Monitor Orientation 2025
Lost Valley Visitor Center • Route 31 & Harts Road Ringwood, IL 60071 Organized by McHenry County Conservation DistrictAbout this event
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Description
If you like to watch our natural areas come alive in the spring and summer, consider joining our phenology program. Volunteers visit the site of their choice every other week to record which plants are blooming from May through September. This data will be used for an on-going research study with Research Ecologist Tom Simpson.
A moderate knowledge of plant ID is necessary, but even more important is an enthusiasm for getting out in the field on a regular basis and willingness to learn. Multiple sites available throughout the county. The phenology program is in its tenth year, and more than 30 volunteers have been part of the fun!
If you plan to attend, please also fill out this Phenology Partners Survey to let us know if you would like to be paired with another volunteer.
Please contact Tom Simpson at tsimpson@mccdistrict.org or (815) 482-3256 if you have any questions.
Age Category
Just for Adults
Location
Lost Valley Visitor Center Savanna Room
Instructor
Tom Simpson
Age and Gender
Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed