In 2012, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge began collecting phenology observations using the USANPN’s plant and animal observation program, Nature’s Notebook. Refuge staff use the program as a tool to teach the public about the potential impacts of climate change. They have also used the data to help decide what species to plant in restoration sites. 

Download a one-page Refuge Highlight about phenology monitoring at Don Edwards SF Bay NWR »