Best John Latimer Podcasts (2025)

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Pondering the pollinators with John Latimer 17:20

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10d ago17:20

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

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Warm June weather draws out vibrant birds and butterflies 15:56

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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.

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Spring ephemerals give way to June-blooming wildflowers 21:17

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

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Why are young woodpeckers so loud? 10:42

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

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‘Chasing Wildflowers’ serves as a guide for MN Wildflowers 15:43

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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.By Andrew Dziengel

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Who's that speedy little toasted marshmallow on stilts? 27:12

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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.By Charlie Mitchell

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Monarchs and tiger swallowtails flutter into view in Northern MN 22:29

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During the Phenology Report for the week of May 27, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer greets the season’s first monarchs and describes the movement of molting geese.By Charlie Mitchell

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1918 Cloquet wildfire considered worst natural disaster in MN history 20:29

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In October 1918, flames swept across northeastern Minnesota in what became the deadliest natural disaster in state history. More than 450 people died; 52,000 were displaced, and entire communities were reduced to ash.By Heidi Holtan

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Playing in nature pays off: End-of-year inspiration from schools 32:11

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During the week of May 27, 2025, we are reminded of the importance of outdoor learning and get a look at three wandering bears. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Where are the bees? Latimer's fruit trees bloom without the buzz 19:13

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During the Phenology Report for the week of May 13, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer found his fruit trees were quiet this year, without bees buzzing in the blossoms.By Charlie Mitchell

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Roving raccoons and face-eating water bugs fascinate students 32:06

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During the week of May 20, 2025, students report seeing black bear cubs, a water bug eating "the face off of a dragonfly larva", and much more. John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Pam Perry: May is the top month for birdwatchers 18:26

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Retired wildlife biologist Pam Perry joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to share what birds and other wildlife she's been seeing during this month of May.

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Painted turtle hatchlings trundle from nest to water after icy winter 17:01

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During the Phenology Report for the week of May 13, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer tells the tale of a painted turtle hatchling’s funeral.By Charlie Mitchell

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Are tadpoles 'lazy potatoes' or do they 'flop like a fishy-fish'? 45:14

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During the week of May 13, 2025, 17 classrooms from across MN report on their outdoor observations: tadpoles, flowers, and more. Phenology Coordinator Charlie Mitchell responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Early May marvels with Season Watch Newsletter creator Charlie Mitchell 10:16

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In May, Charlie Mitchell looks for marsh marigolds, multicolored treetops and migrating birds. No expertise is needed to enjoy nature and phenology — just curiosity!By Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan

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Nature enthusiasts delighted by rare sighting of a Summer Tanager 19:59

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During the Phenology Report for the week of May 8, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer enthuses about a rare observation of a Summer Tanager and details spring's advance.By Charlie Mitchell

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Waterfowl murder: Students investigate suspicious death of local swan 33:28

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During the week of May 6, 2025, student phenologists report on a swan mourning its dead mate, trees leafing out, and much more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Report: Breaking bud 12:19

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During the Phenology Report for the week of April 29, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers bud break, incoming and outgoing birds, eagles nesting and more.By Charlie Mitchell

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Student phenologists ask us to 'remember how much the Earth holds' 52:42

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During the week of April 29, 2025, 16 (!) classes share Earth Day messages and reports of migratory birds and budding trees. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Report: Bunnies begone, spring keeps John Latimer on the hop 19:22

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During the Phenology Report for the week of April 22, 2025, John details his busy spring phenology routine and rejoices in the arrival of Bald Eagle chicks.By Charlie Mitchell