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Phenology
They rhythmic biological events as they relate to climate.

Phenology Talkbacks: February 28, 2017

Thom Bergstrom via KAXE-KBXE Season Watch page
Bobcat Print

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Mr. Lindner's class report from Robert J. Elkington Middle School in Grand Rapids, MN
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Listener Observations

    

Each week we hear from students and people across the listening area as they share their phenologyobservations.  This week, we hear about the surprising viewings of active moths and spiders outdoors as well as eagles mating, budding pussy willows, and a wooly bear caterpillar!  Thanks to the kiddos from Roosevelt Elementary in Virginia, MN and Robert J. Elkington Middle School in Grand Rapids for their reports! Thanks also to Ruth in Grand Rapids, John the mail carrier, Harvey and Dallas for their comments and observations, too!  We'd love to hear from you!  Give us a jingle at 218.999.9876 and leave us a voicemail or email the station or John Latimer directly.  

As a mail carrier in rural Grand Rapids, Minn., for 35 years, John Latimer put his own stamp on a career that delivered more than letters. Indeed, while driving the hundred-mile round-trip daily route, he passed the time by observing and recording seasonal changes in nature, learning everything he could about the area’s weather, plants and animals, and becoming the go-to guy who could answer customers’ questions about what they were seeing in the environment.