When you need an extra blanket at night, you know autumn is on the horizon.
Make no mistake, there's still plenty of time to enjoy summer in Northern Minnesota, but if you look closely enough, there's always something new to notice and learn about.
What change in nature are you seeing? Record it here!
Each week John Latimer reminds us to look more closely and be curious about our surroundings. This week ripening berries and nuts and trees will begin and showing fall colors early will be black bindweed, black ash, balsam poplar and more.
Take a listen to John's full report above!
What have you seen out there? Let us know: email us at comments@kaxe.org or text us at 218-326-1234.
For more phenology, subscribe to our Season Watch Newsletter and podcast or visit the Season Watch Facebook page.
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