Operation ColourFall
Meteorologists predict that record heat and drought conditions in the summer of 2016 will continue to affect us into the fall. It is believed that Ontario, which is typically known for its vibrant fall colours, will experience less colour variation and an early leaf drop. The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum located at beautiful Grass Creek Park (Kingston, ON) challenges you to help us track and record 2016's fall foliage (from August 31st to September 31st) so we can see how climate change is affecting phenology throughout Ontario. Afterall, our museum prides itself on looking after woods.
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martha kroeker
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3 participants
2 spottings
Career (on-going participation):
1) ID one (1) tree
2) Take a picture
3) Estimate the phenophase using our museum charts or online resources such as http://budburst.org/phenophases
5) Repeat the process every 2 weeks, reassessing the phenophase each time.
Contractors (one-time participant):
1) ID two (2) different trees
2) Take a picture of each
3) Estimate the phenophase using our museum charts or online resources such as http://budburst.org/phenophases
6) Compare results.
If you find yourself in South-Eastern Ontario, we invite you to use the Museum's arboretum from August 31st through October 31st to compare how 2016 weather conditions are affecting the phenology of over 16 varieties of deciduous tree and shrubs. The Museum will host a Rendez-Vous at the Museum, at the height of our observation season (September 30th), with games, activities and tutorials.
