The Local Phenology Program Planning Guide, developed by the USA National Phenology Network provides you with a step-by-step guide to creating a long-term Nature's Notebook Citizen and Professional Science Project, and resources for engaging your community in observing the seasonal and long term changes in plant and animal life cycle events. This resource include instructions on how to set up a monitoring location and how to partner with other organizations in your community working on similar programs. It also include program planning resources and evaluation recommendations. As a supplement, the USA National Phenology Network offers a 10-week, 50 hour, online Local Phenology Leader Certification Program.