Phenology
Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.
Attention Phenology phans: This page will no longer be updated as of 10/14/25.
Visit our new landing page here, where you can hear John Latimer's observations and insights, reports from our statewide network of students, interviews with retired non-game wildlife biologist Pam Perry, and other nature-related content from the KAXE Morning Show.
Be sure to also check out our new nature podcast Season Watch, inspired by John, our students and all of KAXE's resident nature nerds! Hosted by Phenology Coordinator Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan and a rotating cast of characters, we can't wait for you to join us!
Latest Episodes
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Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer. Pam is broadly knowledgeable about Minnesota's environment and particularly excited about birds, reptiles and amphibians. -
KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 16, 2024. -
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders. -
KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 9, 2024. -
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders. -
KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 2, 2024. -
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders. -
Setting aside the recent spring snowstorm in typical Minnesota fashion, the state's 2023-24 winter has been called the winter that never was, and the unprecedented mildness explains why. -
KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of March 26, 2024. -
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.
