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Phenology
They rhythmic biological events as they relate to climate.

Phenology Report: April 25, 2017

John Latimer via KAXE-KBXE Season Watch Page
European Larch

Every Tuesday, our resident phenologist John Latimertalks to listeners about what he's been noticing in nature.  This week, there is a lot to report.  Spring is here and it's inspiring myriad natural activity! 

Have a phenology comment or questions? We'd love to hear from you! Give us a jingle and leave a message at 218.999.9876 or send an email

One week until pointillism takes place in the natural world, folks!  What am I talking about?  Listen to the segment to find out.  If you notice pointillism in nature, take a picture and email it!  We'd love to see it! 

Check out our Season Watch Page on Facebookfor more pics and videos of nature! 

As a mail carrier in rural Grand Rapids, Minn., for 35 years, John Latimer put his own stamp on a career that delivered more than letters. Indeed, while driving the hundred-mile round-trip daily route, he passed the time by observing and recording seasonal changes in nature, learning everything he could about the area’s weather, plants and animals, and becoming the go-to guy who could answer customers’ questions about what they were seeing in the environment.