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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In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell delight in Northern Shrikes, community science projects, and listen to alarm calls from common birds. -
During the week of Nov. 4, 2025, we enjoy reports of Snow Buntings, busy squirrels, and overwintering insects. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of Nov. 4, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers November phenology, Northern Shrikes, and Pine and Evening Grosbeaks. -
In this episode, co-hosts Heidi and Charlie discuss snacking, snoozing, and freezing solid. Plus: Andy Tri, the bear guy! -
During the week of Oct. 28, 2025, we enjoy reports of falling leaves, the arrival of Snow Buntings, and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 28, 2025, phenologist John Latimer covers the disappearance of his local chipmunk and the fast growth of aspen suckers. -
In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss Barred Owls, yellow trees, and listen to reports from John Latimer and Rockford Middle School. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 21, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers a vibrant year for aspens, describes downy arrowwood, and flocks of blackbirds. -
During the week of Oct. 21, 2025, we enjoy reports of hooting Barred Owls, snoozy bears and star-struck stadium bugs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
In this episode, co-hosts Charlie and Heidi introduce the podcast, get tricked by Blue Jays, and listen to clips from John Latimer and the Phenology Show, Pam Perry’s interview on Oct. 14, and student phenologists from Cherry School.
