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Dear Phenology recorders This email celebrates the 300th birthday of Robert Marsham, the founding father of phenology. He was born on 27th January 1708. Find out more about Marsham the man and his records, commemorative events and how you can get involved.

Marsham the man Find out about this intriguing character, his passion for nature and how he managed to infuriate his wife with his passionate obsessions! Read more The ‘indications of spring’ Marsham was a pioneering biologist who recorded 27 'Indications of Spring’ and started the study of Nature’s Calendar. Read more Commemorative events 2008 is a year of Marsham events. Read more Illustrated booklet A new illustrated booklet ‘Chapters in the Life of Robert Marsham’ is now available. Read more Learn more about the study of Nature’s Calendar Why not follow in Marsham’s foosteps and take part in one of our 'natural learning’ courses based in Cheltenham and delivered in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire? Read more (follow the Woodland Trust link at the base of the page) Best wishes Kate Lewthwaite Nature’s Calendar Project Manager