I contribute to iNaturalist. You record flora and fauna sightings for your area. It is Citizen Science, and I enjoy it. I haven't contributed many plants to the reporting, and there aren't many plants growing outside today!
They had a Webinar. Happily, they posted a recording of it online. After Virtual School during COVID lockdowns, non-personal video chats give me the heebee jeebees! We are so happy to chat with the grandies out west.
"Plant phenology – the timing of plant life-cycle events such as leafing out, flowering, and fruiting"
Of course, things are pretty quiet around here, in terms of both flora and fauna. That said, I did have a fisher return Jan. 12th. Happily in the dark of the night. We were sleeping.
Nutmeg likes sitting in the sun. This is where the squirrels run by. Good exercise for her!
I had a concept of a plan. Maybe I'll vaccuum.
Cinnamon is a bad boy! He's been fishing...
I had to wait, though, because the guy with the bad back had an afternoon nap. I couldn't disturb that!
He's using Dr. Ho, Advil, and trying to relax. The 2nd day was worse, but he treated his back gingerly.
It looks like we are in for a provincial election Feb. 27th, to be called next week. My American friends can empathise. Rumour has it he is calling an election before the release of RCMP reports of nefarious doings around the Greenbelt development he's managed to decimate for his rich friends. There was bribery and corruption.
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So sorry about your guy's back...just rest I guess...and whatever pain meds he likes...I am not familiar with Dr. Ho. Great to see about plants. I'm excited to begin reading Robin Wall Kimmerer's latest book, Serviceberry. It's tiny compared to her earlier work.
First the cheques, then the election. I don't even know what to call this behaviour. Maybe my brain will work later.
Hello,
It is good to participate in the Citizen Science projects.
Cute photo of Nutmeg. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.
Cinnamon has cabin fever?
We had a cat who indulged in similar fishing expeditions - until the day she fell in and had to be rescued.
Yay for Citizen Science and good luck on the election front.
Nutmeg and Cinnamon are funny.
Hari OM
Hope that back gets righted soon, JB. Meanwhile, doing your citizen sciene, Jenn, is a great way to keep the brain itching and community contributing... YAM xx
Yikes.
I can understand nervousness about an election.
I like your concepts.
For two days I had a concept of making banana bread. I implemented that concept today.
I hope Joe's back heals up quickly.
We work around many things while trying to get things done.
Citizen Science sounds like a great way to learn more and also participate and contribute. I hope Joe feels better soon. Back issues are never easy. The political world is a mess all over.
...-16C, yep that's cold!!!
You have some cuties there with nutmeg and cinnamon. they are pretty. Back issues are not nice...hoping it gets much better. Phenology...do you watch the animals as well as the plants.
I hope the back heals quickly, these are so painful. Cinnamon seems to be following his instincts :) It is a cute picture. I always remember me dear old dad saying when I was young, “Politics, it’s a dirty business.” World over apparently.
I once signed up for a Master Naturalist class nearby and enjoyed the first few weeks of it until Covid shut it down. I would love to get back to that class, I could learn much more!
I hope Joe's back feels better soon!
Kitty in a sunpuddle.Can't beat it.
Cinnamon! I hope his back is better each day.
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