Anyone who pays attention to environmental issues has heard the buzz words “Climate Change” and “Global Warming.” But are they just buzz words—or are we onto something important? Scientists are studying the polar ice caps, weather patterns, and the atmosphere —but what can the rest of us do to improve our understanding of climate change?
It’s as easy as looking out our own front doors! All we need from you is:
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The name of the plant,
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The location where it's growing, and
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The first date you saw it blooming.
The Jeepers Peepers Spring Watch program was developed in 2000 by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to help students track the coming of spring. Geared towards primary school children, Jeepers Peepers has focused on observing Robins, Dandelions, Spring Peepers, and Maple Budburst. The success of the program has inspired this more extensive list of plants to observe each spring.
Plant Watch is intended for a larger audience, including secondary school students and adults. Observing plants can be a fun and rewarding experience. We hope you will join us and enjoy Maine Plant Watch! Thank you for participating!
