Ben Stubbs has worked with endangered species, studied birds, and is now researching minerology and geology.

A voice of Phenology past: 'I hope John knows how grateful we all are'

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.

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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of May 14, 2024.

Phenology Report: John finally discovers the elusive female sweet-fern flower

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

Phenology Talkbacks: Hummingbird hygiene and a tottering turkey

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of May 7, 2024.

Phenology report: Birders witness imperiled shrike preying on a snake

Phenology Talkbacks: Orioles and hummingbirds arrive to Minnesota

Kelly Applegate, the Commissioner of Natural Resources for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, discusses his efforts to restore declining purple martin populations in Minnesota. This segment is a follow-up to "Bird Declines" — a series produced by Mark Jacobs, that investigates the causes and complexities of bird population decreases in Minnesota.

A voice of Phenology past: 'I hope John knows how grateful we all are'

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