KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Oct. 3, 2023.

Phenology Report: Jack Frost takes a vacation

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

Science

Life Sciences

This month, bumblebee researcher Chan Dolan joined the morning show to discuss the life cycle and nesting habits of Minnesota’s native bumblebees. This segment is a follow-up to the "Decline of Native Pollinators" series, produced by Mark Jacobs, which investigates the causes and complexities of pollinator decreases in Minnesota.

Buzzing about bumblebees with Chan Dolan

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of May 24, 2024.

Phenology Report: When is a forest also a tree?

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 find newborn fawns and nestling robins

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

Phenology Report: Jack Frost takes a vacation

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