GLOBE News
2024 Europe and Eurasia Autumn Tree (Phenology) Campaign Has Begun
As autumn arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, trees across
Europe and Eurasia burst into vibrant shades of yellow and red,
preparing for their winter rest. Their leaves gradually change color
and fall in a process known as green-down. But when does this happen
in different parts of the region? Students participating in the Autumn
Tree (Phenology) Campaign have the chance to find out.
Running from September to November, the autumn campaign offers three short activities designed to guide school teams through the greening-down of trees. Students will also have the opportunity to share their findings with the international community, learn how to measure tree height, and even discover autumn change in the context of the global carbon cycle.
Quick Facts
- The campaign started with the webinar “Exploring the 2024 Autumn Campaign.” Watch the recording and presentation.
- Registrations include 288 school teams, involving 5,100 students from 25 countries. This is the highest autumn participation so far. See which schools from your country are participating.
- Schools will have the chance to showcase their autumn tree projects and findings at the virtual event The Best of GLOBE Europe and Eurasia on 4–5 February.
2024 Tree Reporters Challenge
You may have already observed how a nearby tree grows and changes through the seasons. But do you really know it? Find out all its secrets. Join one of the two challenges organized by the GLOBE Europe and Eurasia Regional Office and become a Tree Reporter!
Seven Years of Successful Tree Observations
The European Phenology Campaign has successfully involved students and teachers in observing and recording seasonal changes in trees for seven years now. Earlier this year, the Spring Tree Campaign engaged 300 schools from 24 countries, with around 4,200 students watching trees as they woke up from their winter sleep and learning about the link between trees and climate. They contributed their data to the GLOBE database, which is a valuable resource for both school projects and scientific research.
With the start of the Autumn Tree Campaign, students and teachers are
once again encouraged to go outside and observe how trees prepare for
winter. This campaign continues to be a vital way for students across
Europe and Eurasia to learn about nature and contribute to important
climate research.