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Phenology
They rhythmic biological events as they relate to climate.

Phenology Show: April 18, 2017

John Latimer, KAXE-KBXE Season Watch Page
Natural Wonder

Phenology is the biological nature of events as they relate to nature.  These days the activity in the natural world is profound... sometimes subtle and  requiring a concentrated effort to witness, other times taking over our senses.  As our resident phenologist John Latimersays, “We are definitely  moving into spring.  You’re going to have to get yourself ready to rock and roll because things are happening fast out there."  In this segment of the Phenology Show, John shares how to tell the difference between various berry trees.  He also talks about the many varieties of birds and insects and even snakes that he's seen in the past week.

What have you noticed?!  We'd love to hear from you.  Your observations help tell the climate and phenological story of northern Minnesota.  Send the station an email or email Johndirectly.  You can also call and leave a message on our talkback line at 218.999.9876.  We'll include your observations, questions and comments in next week's Tuesday morning show program. 

Reminder: If you love the Phenology on Tuesday mornings, you'll love our KAXE-KBXE Season Watch page on FB.

As a mail carrier in rural Grand Rapids, Minn., for 35 years, John Latimer put his own stamp on a career that delivered more than letters. Indeed, while driving the hundred-mile round-trip daily route, he passed the time by observing and recording seasonal changes in nature, learning everything he could about the area’s weather, plants and animals, and becoming the go-to guy who could answer customers’ questions about what they were seeing in the environment.