Is spring early? We have the scientific (phenological) answer.

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Is spring early? We have the scientific (phenological) answer.

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Mar 6, 2023

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A discussion with Erin Posthumus from the National Phenology Network. They track the seasons through "phenology," the study of cycles and seasons in nature. She tells us if "spring" is really early, and by how much.

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Mar 6, 2023

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Is spring early? We have the scientific (phenological) answer.

Is spring early? We have the scientific (phenological) answer.

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