John Latimer

Phenology

Science EN ↓ 20 episodes

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

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John Latimer

Episodes

2025's first frost arrives with little warning, surprises some students 15.10.2025 23:43

During the week of Oct. 14, 2025, we enjoy reports of the first frost, migrating monarchs, and milkweed pods opening. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Do you know what to expect in October? Latimer previews the month in nature 10.10.2025 17:00

During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 7, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the next month in nature, development of fall colors, and migratory dragonflies.

'It’s amazing how much you see when you slow down,' students remark 08.10.2025 24:41

During the week of Oct. 7, 2025, we enjoy reports of giant puffball mushrooms and the season's first frost. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Phenology coordinator flummoxed by furry fungus 02.10.2025 12:21

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 30, 2025, Charlie Mitchell, KAXE phenology coordinator, discusses the BirdCast website, fungi, and fall colors.

Students 'catch' birds using Merlin Bird ID app 01.10.2025 31:01

During the week of Sept. 30, 2025, we enjoy reports of wandering skunks, diverse fungi, and migrating birds. Phenology Coordinator Charlie Mitchell responds.

Wildflowers continue to brighten roadsides as leaves fall 25.09.2025 20:54

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 23, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers falling leaves, migrating grosbeaks, and vibrant wildflowers.

Sleepless in September: Students spot black bears bulking up for winter 24.09.2025 18:41

During the week of Sept. 23, 2025, we enjoy reports of black bears, migrating insects, and skunks scrounging for grubs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Gnat-ural predators: Migratory dragonflies hunt clouds of mating midges 19.09.2025 17:47

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 16, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers hunting dragonflies, fall colors, and phenomenal fungi.

Phenology students monitor migrating hummingbirds and pursue frogs 17.09.2025 24:01

During the week of Sept. 16, 2025, we enjoy the first batch of reports from the school year. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Beyond the wooly bear: Fuzzy fall caterpillars 12.09.2025 18:18

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 9, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer talks fall colors, fuzzy caterpillars, and hummingbird migration.

Following big fall changes with Little Falls students 10.09.2025 10:12

During the week of Sept. 9, 2025, we enjoy reports of Broadwing Hawks, migrating insects, and vibrant sumacs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Oak trees provide acorn-ucopia to hungry woodland wildlife 06.09.2025 16:43

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 2, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer previews September in Minnesota and speaks in defense of crane flies.

Nature is awesome, man: Galaxy-gazing and exploding seedpods 03.09.2025 13:25

During the week of Sept. 2, a kid reminds us to delight in nature and astronomers observe the heavens. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Now's your chance to gawk at migrating nighthawks 29.08.2025 19:55

During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 26, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the Common Nighthawk migration and late summer wildflowers.

Passing the sniff test: Can you tell a spruce from a fir by smell? 27.08.2025 8:24

During the week of Aug. 26, 2025, we hear reports of tree scents, migrating nighthawks, and native bees. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Listeners report maples starting to turn and other observations 21.08.2025 11:36

During the week of Aug. 19, we enjoy written reports from a few listeners as we await another school year.

'Climbing into fall very slowly' with John Latimer 21.08.2025 20:00

During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 19, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses acorns, the start of leaf change and other harbingers of fall.

August birds: Befuddled fledgling hawks and long-distance loons 15.08.2025 19:02

Pam Perry, retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology. This month covers early migrators, dopey hawks and loon families.

Tweaking traditional forestry to enhance forest bird habitat 14.08.2025 19:01

Mike Lynch, Forest Stewards Guild region director, discusses the recently completed "Forestry for Minnesota Birds" project. This is part of the "Bird Decline" series.

Have you seen the spring-loaded seeds of the spotted touch-me-not? 14.08.2025 19:00

During the Phenology Report for the week of August 12, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses the exciting explosions of the spotted touch-me-not plant and more.