KAXE Morning Show

Jonathan Schilling, a mycologist with the U of MN, discusses wood-eating fungi. The dead and dying trees series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

During the week of May 19, 2026, we enjoy reports of porcupettes, nesting loons, and a badger wandering in Little Falls. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of May 19, 2026 Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on the late spring, a profusion of warblers, and the emerging greenery.

Pam Perry, retired DNR non-game wildlife biologist, joined KAXE staff phenologist John Latimer and Heidi Holtan to talk about warblers, pelicans, and the Merlin birding app.

During the week of May 12, 2026, we enjoy reports of migratory arrivals, spring azure butterflies, and leafing plants. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of May 12, 2026 Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on drought tolerance in trees and the eruption of spring wildflowers.

During the Phenology Report for the week of May 5, 2026 Staff Phenologist John Latimer hoots and hollers about eaglets, finds spring wildflowers, and reports on aspens.

During the week of May 5, 2026, we enjoy reports of migrating dragonflies, Broad-winged Hawks, and early May snow flurries. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the week of April 28, 2026, we enjoy reports of bird calls, insects emerging, and spring wildflowers. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 28, 2026 Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on loons returning, bloodroot flowering, and the first leaves emerging on raspberries.