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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Tuesdays, John Latimer welcomes his friend Harry Hutchins to the studio (or by phone during a pandemic) for A Talk on the Wild Side. Lots of talk about… -
Heidi spoke with John Latimer today about butterflies! It's just about that time of year and some folks are reporting seeing them already! In this segment… -
For me, nature is the only place that feels 'normal' during these pandemic times. With all the uncertainty, right now I know this: anytime my brain is… -
Andy Tri is a bear biologist with the Minnesota DNR. We caught up with him this morning and talked about dens, cubs, what's happening with bears now, what… -
See John's list in our Season Watch group on Facebook!You can also email us to get the Phenology curriculum used in schools across Minnesota and the list! -
Every week John takes an indepth look at the subtle changes happening outside as the seasons move thru their cycles. This week he reports on the bald… -
One thing that connects us all and gives us all kinds of good feels is the beauty of nature right outside. What a wonderful treat to continue receiving… -
Schools are closed, kids are home and parents need a break. Physical distancing is good for keeping us away from Covid-19, but it's also a little boring… -
In response to COVID-19 we are creating more local content on Northern Community Radio - to keep us less socially isolated and to continue with our… -
Taking time to contemplate what is happening in nature is one of the many aspects of Northern Community Radio that sets us apart from any other radio…
