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Phenology
They rhythmic biological events as they relate to climate.

Phenology Talkbacks: Listeners' & Students' Phenology Observations

Heidi Holtan

We connect you to northern Minnesota at Northern Community Radio and Tuesdays are extra special as we go deep into phenology territory to give you a comprehensive picture of the biological events happening in nature as they relate to climate.  It's our day to really focus on what's going on in terms of climate and nature.   We heard incredible reporting from students this week and we are really hoping they continue to call in their reports even if school is cancelled! If you have a report, leave a message at 218-999-9876 orsend an email to John.  We want to hear from you! 

So many fantastic signs of spring... listen to the links for the sweet details in these reports! 

Ed and Dallas report sandhill cranes, pussy willows and chipmunks!

The kids in Ely report sap running and pollen allergies!

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Ely Student Report

In Virginia, among other things, they've witnessed circling eagles and lots of deer!

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Virginia Student Report

Kids in Kelliher saw wolf tracks, blue jays and melting ice!

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Kelliher Student Report

Augie in Shevlin reports nearly 12 hours of daylight! 

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Shevlin Student Report

At Pike Lake kids report several eagles sharing a deer carcass and learn about the fierceness of the shrike!

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Pike Lake School Report

Barnum kids report chickadees, nuthatches and robins! 

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Barnum School Report

Hill City students noticed open water, coyote tracks and trumpeter swans!

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Hill City School Report

And in Northfield, our southern most school report, they saw flocks of robins and a red-winged blackbird!  Yay Spring!

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Northfield School Report

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.