Setting aside the recent spring snowstorm in typical Minnesota fashion, the state's 2023-24 winter has been called the winter that never was, and the unprecedented mildness explains why.

How Minnesota's 'off the charts mild' winter compares to past seasons

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 April 30, 2024.

Phenology report: An eaglet makes its first appearance near Latimer’s house

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: Students ask how to make windows safe for birds

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 23, 2024.

Phenology Report: How ants transplant plants and plants fatten ants

Phenology Talkbacks: Cooper’s Hawk devours robin in front of elementary students

Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer. Pam is broadly knowledgeable about Minnesota's environment and particularly excited about birds, reptiles and amphibians.

How Minnesota's 'off the charts mild' winter compares to past seasons

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