Phenology

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.  Each week, resident phenologist John Latimer closely assesses the subtle changes happening outside and gives a full, official phenology report.  This week, John takes a deep dive into  leaf peak, leaf drop, grouse, eagles and much more.   Listen to find out how this year compares to John's 30+ years of data collection! 

Each week we hear from regular listeners and classrooms around the region who are paying attention to the natural world around them. Resident phenologist John Latimer gathers the messages and shares them during the Phenology Show every Tuesday morning.   This week we were so thrilled to hear from so many classrooms taking part in the Phenology Curriculum!  We heard from Student Phenologists in Shevlin, Kelliher, Cohasset, Hill City, North Shore, Northfield and Marcell!   

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.  Each week, resident phenologist John Latimer closely assesses the subtle changes happening outside and gives a full, official phenology report.  This week, John takes a deep dive into blooms, leaf peak, leaf drop, butterflies, hummingbirds and much more.  Listen to find out how this year compares to John's 30+ years of data collection! 

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.  Phenology Talkback is your opportunity to communicate with us.  Maybe you have an observation to share or a comment to make or maybe you want to ask a question!  Leave us a message at 218-999-9876 or send an email and share your thoughts! Our resident phenologist John Latimer gathers the messages from listeners each week and shares them during the Phenology Show on Tuesdays. 

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.  Each week, resident phenologist John Latimer closely assesses the subtle changes happening outside and gives a full, official phenology report.  Nature is changing right before our eyes these days. Listen to these back to back reports and learn how quickly things change in just one week.  You’ll hear about what’s gone to seed, what leaves are changing, and  why squirrels prefer some nuts over others!

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.  Phenology Talkback is your opportunity to communicate with us.  Maybe you have an observation to share or a comment to make or maybe you want to ask a question!  Leave us a message at 218-999-9876 or send an email and share your thoughts! Our resident phenologist John Latimer gathers the messages from listeners each week and shares them during the Phenology Show on Tuesdays. 

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.  Each week, listeners send along phenological observations and questions to Northern Community Radio resident phenologist John Latimer closely assesses the subtle changes happening outside and gives a full, official phenology report.

This week John’s report is full of signs of changing seasons, bird migrations, flocks of flickers,, sunflowers blooming, leaves dropping, and much more!

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.  Each week, listeners send along phenological observations and questions to Northern Community Radio resident phenologist John Latimer. John gathers the voicemails, emails and letters and shares them during the Talkback portion of the Phenology Show every Tuesday morning. 

DNR bear biologist and research project leader Dave Garshelis joins Heidi Holtan and John Latimer on the Tuesday Morning Show to talk about bears.  Dave talks about bears getting into our bird feeders and garbage due to easy access and the 70% decline in natural foods over the past decades.  For more about living and recreating in bear habitat, visit the DNR website.

John takes a close look at the changes nature this week...flowers, trees, birds, butterflies, a hazelnut update  Check it out here: 

Let us know what you are seeing by sending an email comments@kaxe.orgor leaving a voicemail at 218-999-9876!