Phenology Workshop at Pinellas County Extension Aug. 20

WHAT: A free training to engage volunteers in the collection of local ecological information; and introduction to Nature's Notebook, a project of the USA National Phenology Network.(Phenology is the study of periodic plant and animal life cycle events and how these are influenced by seasonal and inter- annual variations in climate).

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, noon - 3 p.m.,

WHERE: Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo

WHO: Members, Volunteers and Participants of Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, NABA, Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, Florida Botanical Gardens, Sustainable Floridians, "Friends" of Local and State Parks, Refuges and Other Environmental Groups.

WHY: Assists resource managers, scientists & public in decision-making related to conservation.

INSTRUCTORS: George Kish, US Geological Survey & Mary Campbell, UF Extension

REGISTRATION: Workshop is free. Registration is required as space is limited. Register online at: www.pinellascountyextension.org. Look for the "Online Registration" button, then scroll down to "Citizen Science Workshop". For more information, please call Mary Campbell at 727-582-2101.

BRING YOUR LAPTOP OR IPAD TO THE WORKSHOP IF IT HAS WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY!

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Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin.