winter phenology

Two white-tailed deer stand in deep snow. There is snow on their backs and heads, and the trees behind them are coated in a thick layer. Both deer are looking at the camera. The image is captioned "Winter Severity".

How bad is it really? The winter severity index with Mark Spoden

Sarah Mitchell

Mark Spoden, Grand Rapids area wildlife manager with the DNR, joined the morning show to discuss how wildlife biologists measure winter severity.

Science and Nature

Season Watch Newsletter, March 3rd 2023

Sarah Mitchell

Changes in nature can happen fast: don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.

In the foreground is a close-up shot of the end of some aspen branches. The stems are smooth and light brown, and have four small, fuzz-covered buds on the tips. The fuzz is white and looks almost furry. At the base of the buds are reddish scales. The background is blurred and indistinct. The image is captioned "Aspen Buds".

Science and Nature

Phenology Report, February 28th 2023

John Latimer

John Latimer's official weekly assessment of nature.

A dark grouse with a white belly stands on packed-down snow. He has bright yellow eyebrows and a pink area on his neck. His wings are held out to his sides, and he is in the middle of his mating display. The image is captioned "Sharp-tailed Grouse".

Science and Nature

Phenology Talkbacks, February 28 2023

John Latimer

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.

Science and Nature

Phenology Report, February 21 2023

John Latimer

John Latimer's official weekly assessment of nature.

Science and Nature

Phenology Talkbacks, February 21 2023

John Latimer

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.

Science and Nature

Season Watch Newsletter, February 17th 2023

John Latimer

Changes in nature can happen fast: don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.

Science and Nature

Season Watch Newsletter, February 10th 2023

John Latimer

Changes in nature can happen fast- don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.

Two trumpeter swans fly toward the camera and are silhouetted against a blue sky. The area between the eyes and beak is black, but they are otherwise entirely white except for their dark feet. In the background is a bare deciduous forest and some ducks on the water.

Science and Nature

Phenology Report, February 14 2023

John Latimer

John Latimer's official weekly assessment of nature

A tiny owl sits on a mossy branch. It has golden eyes and streaked brown-and-tan feathers. Its facial disk is tan, and it has a small beak. There are two small saplings growing from the log, emphasizing the small size of the owl.

Science and Nature

Phenology Talkbacks, February 14 2023

John Latimer

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.