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Phenology

John Latimer

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

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18:22

How does the DNR predict where forest fires will...

Phenology ·

2025/07/28

Travis Verdegan, fire predictive services coordinator, discusses how the DNR makes forest fire decisions. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

17:23

Northern Minnesota enjoys a season of natural abundance

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2025/07/25

During the Phenology Report for the week of July 22, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers wild food, young eagles, and dashing damselflies.

16:18

Would you push your friend into a bog if they were...

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2025/07/23

During the week of July 22, 2025, we enjoy reports from Upward Bound participants exploring a bog and many more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

10:09

How to avoid water hemlock, the most poisonous plant...

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2025/07/18

During the Phenology Report for July 15, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer gives a color-coded guide to July wildflowers and discusses the dangers of water hemlock.

18:42

How insects impact MN wildfires: Calculating risk and...

Phenology ·

2025/07/16

Brian Schwingle, MN DNR forest health program coordinator, discusses how invasive species impact wildfires. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

10:10

Bell Museum summer campers investigate bog life

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2025/07/16

During the week of July 15, 2025, we enjoy reports of groundhogs, damselflies, and adventures in the bog. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

22:09

Deer flies really bug phenologist John Latimer

Phenology ·

2025/07/12

During the Phenology Report for the week of July 8, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer welcomes high summer and threatens the lives of encroaching deer flies.

15:43

Long Lake campers dub large gray squirrel 'Big Chungus'

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2025/07/09

During the week of July 8, 2025, we enjoy reports of snapping turtles, abnormally large squirrels, and oddly-named mushrooms. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

16:37

John Latimer previews a joyful July outdoors

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2025/07/06

During the Phenology Report for the week of July 1, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer previews the summer month ahead: fledging eagles, ripe raspberries, and more!

9:06

Feisty Northern Flickers face off

Phenology ·

2025/07/02

During the week of July 1, 2025, we hear about an interloping merganser, a woodpecker display, and much more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

19:02

Wildflowers, housecats, and me: Heliotropic plants...

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2025/06/26

During the Phenology Report for the week of June 24, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer introduces a new vocabulary word (heliotropic) and stops to smell the wild roses.

18:44

Kids celebrate getting outside, leaving their...

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2025/06/25

During the week of June 24, 2025, kids from St. Louis Park to Mesabi tell us why they love being outside. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

18:59

Why do lady's slippers bloom earlier in Canada than...

Phenology ·

2025/06/19

In the phenology report for June 17, 2025, KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses nesting turtles and how northern plants adapt to a short summer season.

18:02

Summer campers delight in dragonflies

Phenology ·

2025/06/18

During the week of June 17, 2025, we examine dragonflies, strawberries, and the Pennington Bog. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

15:56

Warm June weather draws out vibrant birds and...

Phenology ·

2025/06/12

Pam Perry, retired DNR biologist, stopped by on June 10, 2025, to chat with our staff phenologist, John Latimer, about the colorful and charismatic critters of June.

21:17

Spring ephemerals give way to June-blooming wildflowers

Phenology ·

2025/06/12

During the Phenology Report for the week of June 10, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses wildflowers, fruit trees, and life in the bog.

10:42

Why are young woodpeckers so loud?

Phenology ·

2025/06/11

During the week of June 10, 2025, we received 4 reports covering Pileated Woodpeckers, wild strawberries, and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

15:43

‘Chasing Wildflowers’ serves as a guide for MN...

Phenology ·

2025/06/07

Author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo have a new book, “Chasing Wildflowers,” highlighting wildflower treasures in out-of-the-way places. They joined the “KAXE Morning Show” to talk about the project.

17:20

Pondering the pollinators with John Latimer

Phenology ·

2025/06/06

During the Phenology Report for the week of June 3, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses wildflowers, mysterious pollinators, and early pine pollen season.

27:12

Who's that speedy little toasted marshmallow on stilts?

Phenology ·

2025/06/04

In the Phenology Talkbacks for the week of June 3, 2025, we hear end-of-year messages from schools and ponder unseen pollinators. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

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