Journey North Phenology

Signs of the Seasons (phenology) observation updates posted the first of each month.

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	Signs of Fall: Observations for November How are the changing seasons affecting YOU? Take a minute and think of the ways. Study the Earth viewed from the moon. How has the sunlight and shadow changed since last month? Amazing things happen with each season. Learn about the millions of butterflies that observers reported in October. Why do you think they call this butterfly a snout?
	Signs of Fall: Observations for October What kinds of changes have you noticed since a month ago? Once each month, take a few minutes to go outside and record the changes you see. What is the biggest change? Learn what northern birds are migrating through the Great Lakes at Duluth. Then take a box of colors outside and make some art using the colors you see in nature. What is your batting average; learn about the amazing mammal called the bat. Photo: Debbie Waters
	Signs of Fall: Observations for September What does fall look like in your part of the world? Once each month, take a few minutes to go outside and record the changes you see. Plan to go outside exactly one month later and see how things have changed. Watch for a monthly reminder. Keep in mind that shifting sunlight is the basis for all other changes you'll see this season! Photo: Laura Erickson
	Join us in September! SIGNS OF FALL OBSERVATION REMINDERS will be posted here once a month from September through June. Get ready to gather data about fall changes! Find out why it's worth collecting, how to do it, and what you can do with your findings. >> Photo: Suzanne DeJohn