Biology.ie was founded in August 2005 as an interactive tool for the collection of Nature's Calendar or phenology observations. It grew from a simple flash based map (which is still with us) to using Google maps to collect data from the public.Nature's Calendar includes a Spring Watch and Autumn Watch each year and now has its own domain www.naturescalendarireland.com. The primary aim of Biology.ie is to increase biodiversity awareness by allowing users keep an online map and nature notes.