phenology
/fəˈnɑlədʒi/
noun
- The study of the timing of natural events such as flowering, migration, and hibernation, especially in relation to climate and weather.
- The science of phenology relies on long-term records of when plants bloom and animals appear.
- Phenology helps farmers predict when to plant and harvest their crops.
- Citizen scientists contribute to phenology by reporting the first robin they see each spring.