About this Event
Join Claire O'Neill from Earthwise Aware (EwA) for a guided documentation walk exploring the rhythms of local plants and wildlife and the seasonal shifts shaping the Outer Cape.
This walk is part of EwA’s biodiversity and climate studies, which collect data on how climate change is affecting the synchronicity of fauna and flora phenophases. Phenophases are observable stages in the annual life cycle of a plant or animal that can be defined by a clear beginning and end.
During the walk, you will practice documenting these seasonal patterns using the EwA Pheno Lite mobile app, developed as part of the EwA Pheno Lite project to support accurate and user-friendly phenology recording. We will demonstrate the app’s main features and show you how to record observations of local plants and the animal activity associated with them. This approach highlights key species interactions, reveals how ecological relationships may be shifting, and contributes to building a strong open-access phenology database that benefits both scientists and the public.
As we explore the sanctuary trails, you will document fauna and flora, observe phenological events in real time, record them at several stops, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. Recording these seasonal changes strengthens shared knowledge while sharpening your skills as a naturalist and deepening your connection to the landscapes you explore.
The walk is suitable for all experience levels. Bring your curiosity and a smartphone if you have one, and get ready to engage closely with the living calendar of the Outer Cape.
⚠ IMPORTANT: Please do not be a no-show. Our free offerings are often waitlisted. If you cannot attend, please let us know a few days before the event so we can offer your spot to someone else. Thank you for your consideration.
ⓘ Why limit the number of attendees? EwA caps attendance so that our events remain low-impact and respectful of the wildlife and habitats we document.
◇ What to wear and bring: Although this will be a slow-paced hike, please dress appropriately. Consider wearing long pants because of ticks, poison ivy, and similar hazards, and sturdy hiking shoes. Bring water. There is no bathroom in the forest.
✢ About the event leader: Claire O'Neill
✉ For any questions, you can contact Claire at [email protected]
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Photos: © Claire O'Neill, Earthwise Aware [Yellow-rumped warbler, Northern bayberry, American red squirrel, Gallberry]. More: See EwA's biodiversity records from this location » www.inaturalist.org/projects/EwA-at-the Fells
ⓘ EwA Participatory Science Program » www.earthwiseaware.org/citizen-science/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Shank Painter Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Ships Way Road, Provincetown, United States
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