...with great anticipation and a touch of anxiety,
I pray for one more miracle each day
to hear the ephemeral ponds and wetlands come alive
with an orchestra of spring peepers and wood frogs
to feel the incremental warming of a sun
whose heart rises higher above the horizon... - excerpt from Paul Strong's poem Yellow Green
Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Tuesday mornings we hear from folks young and old as they share their observations of nature during our Phenology Talkback segment. Spring is such a magical time of year these student reports reflect that! Paul's poem "Yellow Green takes us into the heart of Minnesota springtime. Take a listen!
Kids at Pike Lake Elementary report redwing blackbirds and minnow traps!
Students at North Shore Community School noted hummingbirds and plant growth!
and, Paul Strong provided a beautiful poem for listeners this week!
What have you seen outside?!
Don't hesitate to send along your observations! We'd love to hear from you.
If you are a teacher who would like more information about the Phenology Curriculum, email John, we'd love to have your students involved!
If you love Phenology, check out our KAXE-KBXE Season Watch page on Facebook.
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