Ben Benoit from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe discusses the role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in fire mitigation. The "Fires in MN Forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

During the week of Sept. 30, 2025, we enjoy reports of wandering skunks, diverse fungi, and migrating birds. Phenology Coordinator Charlie Mitchell responds.

Allison Barta will share butterfly photos and her enthusiasm at a presentation 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at Watermark Art Center in Bemidji.

Events this week include a monarch butterfly festival in Bemidji and the Range Walk to End Alzheimer's in Chisholm.

We are approaching peak fall color in Northern Minnesota. Where are your favorite places to check out the changing leaves?

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 23, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers falling leaves, migrating grosbeaks, and vibrant wildflowers.

During the week of Sept. 23, 2025, we enjoy reports of black bears, migrating insects, and skunks scrounging for grubs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 16, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers hunting dragonflies, fall colors and phenomenal fungi.

Events this week include a community gathering in Brainerd, a memorial blood drive in Baxter, a modern dance film showing in Puposky and a book launch in Bemidji.

A group of five paddlers is working their way down the Mississippi River. Along the way, they are taking water samples every 50 miles to determine levels of microplastics.