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Phenology
They rhythmic biological events as they relate to climate.

Phenology Talkbacks: May 15, 2018

Eileen Schwankl Menefee via KAXE-KBXE Season Watch FB Page
Morel Crop!

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Student Report, Ely

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Student Report, Virginia

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Student Report, Cherry

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Student Report, Bemidji

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Student Report, Grand Rapids

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Student Report, Sofie and Gracie

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Student Report, Brainerd Discovery Woods

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Student Report, Brainerd Funologists

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Student Report, Ian from Mpls

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Student Report, Northfield

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Ed and Dallas

Every Tuesday we hear from students and listeners as they send in weekly Phenologyobservations.   As spring makes way for summer, there has been tons of activity out in the woods, on the lakes and along paths  and roadways we humans ride, walk and run on.  This week we heard from students in 9 different schools as well as other non-school related youth observations and reports from adults as well!  We're so grateful for everyone who shared what they've been noticing and we are so proud of all the kids who contribute to our show. Over the course of the school year, they've honed their phenological observation skills, their data collection skills and their public speaking skills.  Bravo, all!

Are you someone who pays attention to the natural world around you? Send along your observations and questions about what you are noticing outside.  We'd love to hear from you. Email or give us a jingle and leave a message at 218.999.9876.  Join our KAXE-KBXE Season Watch Page on Facebook to connect with others in northern Minnesota! 

Phenology Talkbacks are made possible by the members of Northern Community Radio and a grant from the U of MN NE Regional Sustainable Development Partnership.

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.