Charlie Mitchell
Phenology CoordinatorCharlie Mitchell (she/they) joined KAXE in February of 2022. Charlie creates the Season Watch Newsletter, produces the Phenology Talkbacks show, coordinates the Phenology in the Classroom program, and writes nature-related stories for KAXE's website. Essentailly, Charlie is John Latimer's faithful sidekick and makes sure all of KAXE's nature/phenology programs find a second life online and in podcast form.
With a background in ecology and evolutionary biology, Charlie enjoys learning a little bit about everything, whether it's plants, mushrooms, or the star-nosed mole. (Fun fact: Moles store fat in their tails, so they don't outgrow their tunnels every time conditions are good.)
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During the week of May 13, 2025, 17 classrooms from across MN report on their outdoor observations: tadpoles, flowers, and more. Phenology Coordinator Charlie Mitchell responds. -
In May, Charlie Mitchell looks for marsh marigolds, multicolored treetops and migrating birds. No expertise is needed to enjoy nature and phenology — just curiosity! -
During the Phenology Report for the week of May 8, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer enthuses about a rare observation of a Summer Tanager and details spring's advance. -
During the week of May 6, 2025, student phenologists report on a swan mourning its dead mate, trees leafing out, and much more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of April 29, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers bud break, incoming and outgoing birds, eagles nesting and more. -
During the week of April 29, 2025, 16 (!) classes share Earth Day messages and reports of migratory birds and budding trees. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of April 22, 2025, John details his busy spring phenology routine and rejoices in the arrival of Bald Eagle chicks. -
During the week of April 22, 2025, students reported hearing American Woodcocks, seeing dragonflies, and finding emerging irises. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of April 15, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer compares spring's progression to last year and wonders at an oddball fern. -
During the week of April 15, 2025, we received 10 reports detailing the swift advance of spring weather across the state. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
