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Phenology is the study of recurring events in the life cycle of plants and animals, many of which are closely tied to patterns of climate and seasonality. Phenology integrates biological, chemical and physical processes occurring from cell to globe and has a rich history in the United States: Thomas Jefferson, Henry David Thoreau and Aldo Leopold were all early phenologists. The Minnesota Phenology Network (MnPN) was founded in 2010 to promote the study of phenology in the state of MN by sharing knowledge and experiences; identifying and compiling known long-term datasets; creating common measurement protocols and databases; and inspiring observers new and old from across the state.
