Author Archives: steveklosterman

About steveklosterman

Graduate student at Harvard University

Phenology from north to south

Posted on March 16, 2016 by steveklosterman

Hi again! In my past few posts, I’ve talked about why leaf phenology is different in different places, including places further from, or closer to, urban areas, and different places within a single forest. Continuing on this theme, today I’d like to … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | Tagged common gardens, latitude | 1 Comment

Phenology and urban heat islands

Posted on December 2, 2015 by steveklosterman

Following my last post, I’d like to continue on the theme of why deciduous tree phenology is different from place to place. Last time, I discussed how phenology might be different over relatively small distances, like hundreds of feet, between … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | Tagged cities, spring, urban heat islands | 1 Comment

Tree phenology: why is it different from place to place?

Posted on October 7, 2015 by steveklosterman

As the beautiful fall foliage of New England spreads across the landscape, you may be wondering a few things. Such as, why don’t all the trees change color at the same time? Or, why do trees in my neighborhood look … Continue reading →

Posted in Field work, Research | Tagged autumn, Harvard Forest | 2 Comments

Revolutionary and relevant

Posted on August 5, 2015 by steveklosterman

Phenology is the study of the timing of biological events. From butterfly migrations, to squirrel hibernation and springtime budburst, organisms take cues from their environment for when to begin different life stages. Temperature is one of the most important cues, … Continue reading →