Spring Phenology

During the week of April 29, 2025, 16 (!) classes share Earth Day messages and reports of migratory birds and budding trees. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 22, 2025, John details his busy spring phenology routine and rejoices in the arrival of Bald Eagle chicks.

During the week of April 22, 2025, students reported hearing American Woodcocks, seeing dragonflies, and finding emerging irises. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 15, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer compares spring's progression to last year and wonders at an oddball fern.

During the week of April 15, 2025, we received 10 reports detailing the swift advance of spring weather across the state. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for April 8, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer details the average April phenology calendar and the table manners of black bears.

The week of April 8, 2025 features 6 reports of emerging leaves, calling frogs, and more. KAXE staff John Latimer, Heidi Holtan, and Charlie Mitchell respond.

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 1, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the emergence of black bears, a remarkable night of owls, eagles and auroras, and a delightful new method of measuring spring phenology.

During the week of April 1, 2025, we received 6 reports sharing observations of migrating birds, aquatic insects and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the phenology report for the week of March 25, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer finds hints of green in the woods and remarks on the (in)edibility of Pileated Woodpeckers.