Phenology

During the Phenology Report for the week of Jan. 6, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on the ferocity of muskrats and the big brains of winter chickadees.

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan find New Year's joy and inspiration from partnering teacher Chad Kaddatz.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

During the week of Jan. 6, 2026, we enjoyed an inspiring interview with our partnering phenology teacher at Little Falls Middle School, Chad Kaddatz.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell are delighted by Sam Guida, an expert in mysterious plant-insect interactions and former student phenologist.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 23, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers subnivean tunnels, and the comparative bite force of mink and voles.

During the week of Dec. 23, 2025, we enjoy reports of Bald Eagles, rabbits, and sea smoke. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan, Charlie Mitchell, and special guest Malachy Koons discuss qualifications involved in becoming a birder and discover a new word: Snarge.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 16, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on snowshoe hares, the Christmas Bird Count, and European Starlings.

During the week of Dec. 16, 2025, we enjoy reports of galls, eagles, and frigid weather. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 9, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers Great Horned Owl courtship, the bounding tracks of otters, and his notes from birthdays gone by..