Northern Community Radio presents Phenology

If you haven't been out in the forest yet, you need to get out there NOW!" - John Latimer Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer closely assesses the subtle and not so subtle phenological changes happening in nature and compares them to his meticulous, decades of data. On Tuesdays during the Phenology Show, we hear his findings in the official Phenology Report.

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Tuesday mornings we hear from folks young and old as they share their observations of nature during our Phenology Talkback segment. This morning we honored contributors Sarah Grell and Harry Hutchins and we hear some student reports that would make them both smile. We were devastated to learn of the passing of Sarah Grell. What a light. In this segment we honor Sarah and Harry Hutchins, and find some hope in the red

If you haven't been out in the forest yet, you need to get out there NOW!" - John Latimer Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer closely assesses the subtle and not so subtle phenological changes happening in nature and compares them to his meticulous, decades of data. On Tuesdays during the Phenology Show, we hear his findings in the official Phenology Report. KAXE-KBXE Northern Community Radio is

. ..with great anticipation and a touch of anxiety, I pray for one more miracle each day to hear the ephemeral ponds and wetlands come alive with an orchestra of spring peepers and wood frogs to feel the incremental warming of a sun whose heart rises higher above the horizon... - excerpt from Paul Strong's poem Yellow Green

This month on ConservationConversations we are joined by Annie Johnson and John Sumption from Northern Waters Land Trust, and Don Rosenberry who is a research hydrologist with the *USGS. Don tells us about his research work on the Shingobee Headwaters Aquatic Ecosystems Project (SHAEP) here in Minnesota. This project brings together scientists from the *USGS along with students and professors from various universities in the country. This diverse group of scientists research the physical,

If you haven't been out in the forest yet, you need to get out there NOW!" - John Latimer Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer closely assesses the subtle and not so subtle phenological changes happening in nature and compares them to his meticulous, decades of data. On Tuesdays during the Phenology Show, we hear his findings in the official Phenology Report. If you haven't been out in the forest yet,

Heather Holm is a biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author. She joins Heidi and John on the Tuesday Morning Show to talk about the book published by Pollination Press Flower Flies of Minnesota that she worked on with the late Scott King. Flower flies look like a miniature wasp or bee but they are neither. They neither bite nor sting. The yellow and black striping is only for show. Heather tells us you can identify a flower fly by its short and stubby antennae. Heather

If you haven't been out in the forest yet, you need to get out there NOW! - John Latimer Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Tuesday mornings we hear from folks young and old as they share their observations of nature during our Phenology Talkback segment. Spring is such a magical time of year and this collection of reports documents all the progress beautifully!

Caterpillars Count! is a citizen science project for measuring the seasonal variation and abundance of arthropods like caterpillars, beetles, and spiders. University of North Carolina Biology Professor Dr. Allen Hurlbert joins John and Heidi on the Tuesday Morning Show to talk about his project. Caterpillars Count! participants collect data by conducting surveys on trees and shrubs and recording all of the arthropods observed to find out how much food is available for birds. The project

On the Tuesday Morning Show John and Heidi welcome back Pam Perry, a retired non-game wildlife biologist for the Minnesota DNR. They talk about the birds returning to the area. John reports seeing an evening grosbeak and a rose-breasted grosbeak at his feeder at the same time. Pam tells us she has spotted orioles and predicts this week could be the time for hummingbirds and other seasonal species to return with the warmer weather. Pam and John talk about the signs of amphibian activity beginning

Today we began a conversation about bird decline on the Tuesday Morning Show. Joining us is Mark Jacobs – he’s the retired land commissioner of Aitkin County and now works with organizations like Dovetail Partners – a nonprofit organization that fosters sustainability and responsible behaviors through collaboration to develop unique concepts, systems, models, and programs. Also joining us was Peter Dieser from the American Bird Conservancy. He is the Minnesota Public Lands Coordinator stationed

If you haven't been out in the forest yet, you need to get out there NOW!" - John Latimer Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer closely assesses the subtle and not so subtle phenological changes happening in nature and compares them to his meticulous, decades of data. On Tuesdays during the Phenology Show, we hear his findings in the official Phenology Report. KAXE-KBXE Northern Community Radio is

If you haven't been out in the forest yet, you need to get out there NOW! - John Latimer Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Tuesday mornings we hear from folks young and old as they share their observations of nature during our Phenology Talkback segment. Spring is such a magical time of year and this collection of reports documents all the progress beautifully! Maddox & Hattie report mosses, chorus frogs and a field of princess pine in this Pike

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer closely assesses the subtle and not so subtle phenological changes happening in nature and compares them to his meticulous, decades of data. On Tuesdays during the Phenology Show, we hear his findings in the official Phenology Report.

Kids give us hope! Nature gives us hope! Phenology Talkbacks celebrate both of those! Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Tuesday mornings we hear from kids as they share their observations of nature. This week we heard from kids all around the listening area and we even received an update from Tennessee! Kids in Cohasset reported rain, snow and green grass! Myles in Hill City gives a stellar report including march marigolds, mallards, and hunting for