Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus is the naturalist at Sax-Zim Bog in northeastern Minnesota. The bog spans 300 square miles from Zim in the north to Floodwood in the south. Photographers and birders flock from all over the world to see the bird species and other wildlife in the black spruce and tamarack bog.

Winter phenology at Sax-Zim Bog

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.

Winter phenology at Sax-Zim Bog

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