Northern Community Radio presents Phenology

We care deeply about the natural world around us here at KAXE-KBXE. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer's Phenology Report provides a comprehensive look at what's happening in nature here in northern Minnesota. In addition to the Phenology Report, this week John pays his respects to longtime listener and lover of the outdoors Ken Perry of Brainerd. Ken was a phenologist at heart and contributed regularly to our show. Our thoughts are with Ken's family. Spring is just around the

Every Tuesday we hear from students and listeners as they send in weekly Phenology observations. In this wide ranging Phenology Talkbacks segment, we hear from students in Northfield, Carlton, Two Harbors, Virginia and Ely. We also hear comments from a number of observant listeners who emailed their thoughts our way. Listen to the link for this report that assures us spring is just around the corner. If you are a teacher wanting to get involved in our Phenology program, send John Latimer an

Every Tuesday we hear from students and listeners as they send in their weekly Phenology observations. Listen to the link for this full report that has all signs pointing to spring! If you are a teacher wanting to get involved in our Phenology program, send John Latimer an email and he'll get you set in the right direction. We love hearing from students and knowing they are passionate about the natural world we live in. Are you someone who pays attention to the natural world around you? Send

We care deeply about the natural world around us here at KAXE-KBXE. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer's Phenology Report provides a comprehensive look at what's happening in nature here in northern Minnesota. Spring is just around the corner in northern Minnesota and in this Phenology Report tells us all the exciting changes he's been noticing! What are you noticing? Send us a note via email or leave a voicemail at 218.999.9876. We'd love to hear about it. If you love this stuff,

We care deeply about the natural world around us here at KAXE-KBXE . Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer's Phenology Report provides a comprehensive look at what's happening in nature here in northern Minnesota. Spring is just around the corner in northern Minnesota and in this Phenology Report, John talks about the signs of spring like drumming woodpeckers, trumpeter swans and the upcoming arrival of robins. Consistently warmer weather is on its way! Click the link for the full

Every Tuesday we hear from students and listeners as they send in their weekly Phenology observations. This week, observations include rising temperatures, lots of snow to shovel, wolves and pussy willows popping! If you are a teacher wanting to get involved in our Phenology program, send John Latimer an email and he'll get you set in the right direction. We love hearing from students and knowing they are passionate about the natural world we live in. Are you someone who pays attention to the

We care deeply about the natural world around us here at KAXE-KBXE . Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer's Phenology Report provides a comprehensive look at what's happening in nature here in northern Minnesota. This week, signs of Spring! Woohoo! The trembling aspen and pussy willows have some buds popping, cardinals are starting to sing, and eagles are setting up their nests. Also included in this week's report is a discussion of shrew varieties. Did you know some shrews are

Every Tuesday we hear from students and listeners as they send in their weekly Phenology observations. This week, o bservations include snowy owls, the days getting longer, mouse prints in the snow, and clarification on exactly how many times the temperature has gone below -30. Listen to the links for all the fantastic reports! If you are a teacher wanting to get involved in our Phenology program, send John Latimer an email and he'll get you set in the right direction. We love hearing from

We care deeply about the natural world around us here at KAXE-KBXE . Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer's Phenology Report provides a comprehensive look at what's happening in nature here in northern Minnesota. Spring is just around the corner in northern Minnesota and in this Phenology Report, John talks about the clues we will soon be seeing that verify warmer weather on its way. The cheeseburger song of the chickadee, nuthatches calling, woodpeckers drumming and the cardinals

Every Tuesday we hear from students across Minnesota as they send in their weekly Phenology observations. Even though it's been bitter cold this week, our student reports are full of action! Observations include several interactions with chickadees, even one actually landing on a child's head ! This week continues our significant number of owl observations and even includes a recording of the call of the Great Gray Owl. Students report excitement about seeing multiple foxes and even a wolf,

We care deeply about the natural world around us here at KAXE-KBXE. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer's Phenology Report provides a comprehensive look at what's happening in nature here in northern Minnesota. This week, among other things, John discusses his frustration with Groundhog Day, the whiff of skunk scent in the air, and the changes taking place on the pussy willows. What are you noticing? Send us a note via email or leave a voicemail at 218.999.9876. We'd love to hear

Every Tuesday we hear from students and listeners across Minnesota as they send in their weekly Phenology observations. Even though it's been cold, our student reports are full of action! Observations include an what seems to be an owlapalooza, a secret lake where rainbow trout abound, muskrats, chickadees singing, and sun dogs are just a few of the highlights! Listen to the links for all the reports! If you are a teacher wanting to get involved in our Phenology program, send John Latimer an

Every Tuesday we hear from students and listeners across Minnesota as they send in their weekly Phenology observations. Even though it's been cold, our student reports are full of action! Observations include an owl killing a chicken, a mouse invasion, beetles crawling around cars and lots of bird sightings! If you are a teacher wanting to get involved in our Phenology program, send John Latimer an email and he'll get you set in the right direction. We love hearing from students and knowing they

Dr. Jess Hartshorn joined us this morning... she was in to answer a question that came up in our FB Season Watch page about whether cold temperatures could kill off invasive species like Emerald Ash Borer and the Gypsy Moth.

We care deeply about the natural world around us here at KAXE-KBXE . Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer's Phenology Report provides a comprehensive look at what's happening in nature here in northern Minnesota. This week, John's report includes his takeaways from a couple recent hikes and so much more. Hoarfrost, chickadees fighting over sap, a variety of woodpeckers, seeds on the snow, weasels, and even an eagle visiting a nest are just a sampling of the observations included in