Our resident phenologist John Latimer gives his full, weekly report of observations he's made in the natural world as they relate to climate. Spring is in the air! Listen to the report for a full breakdown of what is going on outside these days. An analysis of tree maturation compared to other years, sightings of northern harriers, redwing black birds, grackles, blue birds, butterflies, junco, and wood frogs and spring peepers are all in the mix this week! Love hearing about this stuff? Connect

We heard from students and adults from all over our listening area this week. It's an exciting time in northern Minnesota and evidence of Spring is all around us! The sap is running, the ice is cracking and morning cloak butterflies have arrived. Reports of active wildlife abound - chipmunks, coyotes, muskrats, golden eyes, hooded mergansers and a rooster that crowed 68 times in a row are just a few assurances that our weather is changing! We love hearing about what you are seeing and doing out

Phenology is the rhythmic, biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Our resident phenologist John Latimer has been keeping phenology notes for 33 years, documenting the subtle and not so subtle changes he notices in the natural world. Every week, he gives our listeners a full report of what he's noticing as well as what others have reported. This week's report is full of hints of spring! Horned larks, red fox, bluebirds and even the very early wound of a wood frog all make it into

Each Tuesday, our resident phenologist John Latimer takes listeners on a journey through the outdoor world. This week, listeners learn about breeding practices of the adorable saw whet owl and recently noticed flight activity of the Canada goose and the Tundra Swan. John talks with Harvey Tjader about wind pollination vs insect pollination, changes occurring in trees and shrubs at this time and evergreen varieties to keep an eye out for right now. What have you noticed out in nature lately? We'd

Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer gives a full phenology report. In this week's report, John discusses great horned owl and eagle nesting habits, gives an education on ticks, shares his longing to see a snowy owl, his love of walking frozen bogs and when we'll start to see wildlife including red tail hawks, killdear and blue herons. Have questions or comments about what you are noticing outside? John loves hearing from our listeners. Send him an email or leave a message for him at

So many phenology indicators this week that spring is getting closer and closer! Starlings, drumming grouse, roosting partridges, otters, fishers, cardinals, and chickadees feeding right out of a child's hands! We heard from the kids at North Shore Community School, Roosevelt Elementary, Robert J. Elkington Middle School this week. We also got a report from Mark from Effie as well as Jeff from Brainerd, Joel and Dallas. Thanks to all of you for your great phenology reporting. Lots of action in

Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer provides listeners with a full report of what has been happening out in nature over the course of the week. This week the report includes an early thunderstorm, aspen buds, pussy willow flowers, butterfly watch, a robin clarification lesson, and what birds to watch for in the coming days. Bog walking, lakes melting, the end of the lake skating, and the sound of a saw whet owl... So much to learn in this phenology report! Even though it feels like

Each week we hear from students and people across the listening area as they share their phenology observations. This week, we hear about the surprising viewings of active moths and spiders outdoors as well as eagles mating, budding pussy willows, and a wooly bear caterpillar! Thanks to the kiddos from Roosevelt Elementary in Virginia, MN and Robert J. Elkington Middle School in Grand Rapids for their reports! Thanks also to Ruth in Grand Rapids, John the mail carrier, Harvey and Dallas for

John Latimer's Phenology Show is one way Northern Community Radio connects listeners with the northwoods in which we live. It's one way we connect listeners to each other, as well. Every Tuesday we hear from classrooms and regular folks reporting the subtle changes they notice in nature. This week, we heard from kids at North Shore Community School and Roosevelt Elementary School. From the Big Dipper in the clear night sky to snowshoe hare tracks in the snow and pink sunrises, these kids are

This week in the Phenology Report , resident phenologist John Latimer takes listeners on a bit of an adventure. In just a few minutes, we hear him imitate the call of a saw-whet owl, learn why it's troubling to see a bat at this time of year, listen to the cardinal's song, find out about porcupines in trees and coyotes' howls, and discover the subtle clues eagles and ravens have for us in terms of our season change. And that's just a sampling of this full report! All kinds of activity out in