Northern Community Radio presents Phenology

Taking time to contemplate what is happening in nature is one of the many aspects of Northern Community Radio that sets us apart from any other radio station. Each day we bring you a phenology note where our resident phenologist John Latimer shares a note from his journals of more than 35 years of climate and nature data collection. Each Tuesday we dig even deeper with the full Phenology Report. This week, John reports on cotton tails, deer belly-deep in snow, the Baudette area Christmas Bird

Tuesdays are special at Northern Community Radio because we focus on climate and nature. When school is in session, we are even more jazzed than normal because in addition to hearing reports from our listeners as they sent in their observations of natural world, we also young phenologists across Minnesota when call in their classroom phenology reports. This week we got some after the holiday presents in the form of haiku poetry from the kids in Ely! We also heard from student phenologists in

Taking time to contemplate what is happening in nature is one of the many aspects of Northern Community Radio that sets us apart from any other radio station. Each day we bring you a phenology note where our resident phenologist John Latimer shares a note from his journals of more than 35 years of climate and nature data collection. Each Tuesday we dig even deeper with the full Phenology Report.

During our Phenology Talkback segment every Tuesday we hear about what school kids and adults are noticing outside. This week the reports included lessons in ice safety and tree identification as well as observations of mouse prints in the snow, porcupines altering their feeding habits, feathered friends, squirrels and ice skating.

Taking time to contemplate what is happening in nature is one of the many aspects of Northern Community Radio that sets us apart from any other radio station. Each day we bring you a phenology note where our resident phenologist John Latimer shares a note from his journals of more than 35 years of climate and nature data collection. Each Tuesday we dig even deeper with the full Phenology Report. If you appreciate this programming, become a member today or increase the contribution amount of your

Tuesdays are special at Northern Community Radio and when school is in session, we are even more jazzed than normal because in addition to hearing from our listeners, young phenologists across Minnesota call in their classroom phenology reports. This week we heard from seven schools and the kids have been noticing caterpillars, snow, moon patterns, bear evidence and much, much more. Listen to the links for all the good information!

Taking time to contemplate what is happening in nature is one of the many aspects of Northern Community Radio that sets us apart from any other radio station. Each day we bring you a phenology note where our resident phenologist John Latimer shares a note from his journals of more than 35 years of climate and nature data collection. Each Tuesday we dig even deeper with the full Phenology Report. This week, among other things, John reports on sightings in his yard - woodpeckers, a porcupine, and

Tuesdays are special at Northern Community Radio and when school is in session, we are even more jazzed than normal because in addition to hearing from our listeners, young phenologists across Minnesota call in their classroom phenology reports. This week we heard from students in Hill City, Shevlin and Northfield. We also heard from Rich Libby who contacted John about a study he recenty read regarding the effects of artificial light on insects. Listen to to the links for the full experience!

Taking time to contemplate what is happening in nature is one of the many aspects of Northern Community Radio that sets us apart from any other radio station. Each day we bring you a phenology note where our resident phenologist John Latimer shares a note from his journals of more than 35 years of climate and nature data collection. Each Tuesday we dig even deeper with the full Phenology Report where John assesses his years of notes and considers how those notes measure up to what's happening in

Tuesdays are special at Northern Community Radio and when school is in session, we are even more jazzed than normal because in addition to hearing from our listeners, young phenologists across Minnesota call in their classroom phenology reports. This week we heard from Ely, Blackberry, Hill City, Two Harbors, Weaver Lake and Rockford. Students reported crane flies, snow shoe hares, wolf tracks, a wolf kill and even 10 inches of snow in Ely! Listen to to the links for the full experience!

The Aitkin County Private Woodlands Committee Winter Tour is Saturday December 7 th from 8-4:30 at the McGregor Community Center . The tour is called “Taking A New Look At My Land”. This day of learning helps us to understand how our private lands are part of a complex landscape, connected to the world. For instance: The timber harvested locally plays a part in a global economy. The rain that falls on your head ends up in the Gulf of Mexico The song bird that breeds on your property may fly to

Tuesdays are special at Northern Community Radio and when school is in session, we are even more jazzed than normal because in addition to hearing from our listeners, young phenologists across Minnesota call in their classroom phenology reports. Kids reported on chickadees eating out of their hands, feeding squirrels, sightings of bobcats, mink and fishers, and one kid even asked his mom to take out a six point buck with her car. She wasn't interested. Listen to to the links for the full

Taking time to contemplate what is happening in nature is one of the many aspects of Northern Community Radio that sets us apart from any other radio station. Each day we bring you a phenology note where our resident phenologist John Latimer shares a note from his journals of more than 35 years of climate and nature data collection. Each Tuesday we dig even deeper with the full Phenology Report. This week John discusses ice skating, falling thru the ice and much more! If you appreciate this

Tuesdays are special at Northern Community Radio and when school is in session, we are even more jazzed than normal because in addition to hearing from our listeners, young phenologists across Minnesota call in their classroom phenology reports. We heard from three classrooms and several listeners this week. Reports include frozen waters, voles, red wing blackbirds, bird food and more. If you are a teacher or work with kids, you are invited to join the Phenology Network on KAXE/KBXE! John has