{"id":16045,"date":"2026-07-10T14:35:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marimurtra.cat\/nomad-blackboard-phenology\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T14:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:58:28","slug":"nomad-blackboard-phenology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marimurtra.cat\/en\/nomad-blackboard-phenology\/","title":{"rendered":"Nomad blackboard: Phenology"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Nomad blackboard: What is Phenology?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What is Phenology?<\/h3>

Phenology is the study of the timing of seasonal events in nature. It observes when plants grow new leaves, bloom or produce fruits. It can also include tracking animals, for example noting when they migrate, nest or hibernate. <\/span><\/p>

When monitoring plants, we record different stages of their growth, called phenophases. For example: <\/span><\/p>

  1. Buds opening: new leaves or flowers start to appear<\/span><\/li>
  2. Leaves growing: leaves expand to full size<\/span><\/li>
  3. Leaves changing color: leaves turn yellow, red, or brown in autumn<\/span><\/li>
  4. Falling leaves: leaves drop from the plant<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

    By watching these changes year after year, we can see how plants and animals respond to their environment. Phenology helps us notice shifts in nature that may be linked to climate changes. <\/span><\/p>

    What is the FenoCat project?<\/b><\/h3>

    At the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, we are contributing to the FenoCat project by monitoring the phenology of three key plant species. These plants were chosen for their ecological importance and role in traditional Mediterranean landscapes. <\/span><\/p>

    The three species we observe:<\/b><\/p>