Season Watch
Season Watch
KAXE
"Season Watch" is a KAXE podcast for the curious, filled with the delights of nature in Northern Minnesota. Hosts are Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan, John Latimer and a rotating cast of characters, often featuring voices of young nature observers from around the state. From owl calls to sleeping bears and freezing frogs, we want hear from you! Record a message and send us what you are seeing in nature! NEW to the Season Watch pod - John Latimer's full phenology report!Season Watch Podcast is made possible by Sugar Lake Lodge in Grand Rapids.
A dramaturgist, a journalist, and an ecologist walk into a podcast...
Charlie Mitchell and Stella Mayerhoff discuss the intersection of monsters and conservation with Michael Chemers, professor of dramatic literature and founding member of the Center for Monster Studies.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!
Oct 30
29 min
The screech of the Barred Owl can be haunting
During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 27, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on sandhill cranes in Aitkin county, active chipmunks, deer scrapes and the colors of the family of willows.
Oct 28
17 min
In defense of naps and highbush cranberries
Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell ponder the importance of rest, the benefits of sugar, and celebrate the first full year of the Season Watch Podcast.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!
Oct 23
30 min
Northern Harriers soar low over open areas as migration continues
During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 20, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on migrating birds, the taste of cranberries, and first frosts.
Oct 22
17 min
Are you cold hardy? How plants protect themselves from the winter chill
Charlie Mitchell listens to Sandhill Cranes, ponders Bald Eagle courtship, and learns about cold hardiness in plants.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!
Oct 16
30 min
Ruffed Grouse strut their stuff and a few monarch butterflies linger
During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 13, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on changing fall colors, Ruffed Grouse, and insects.
Oct 15
15 min
Yes, but why is your face like that? An ode to the American Woodcock
Co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Julia Schrenkler opine about the weird and endearing American Woodcock, a love of strange science, and much more.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!
Oct 9
32 min
Turns out Great Horned Owls can hunt Great Blue Herons
Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell gripe about buckthorn, learn about hummingbirds, and consider the healing effects of forests.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!
Oct 2
30 min
Mourning cloak and comma butterflies bed down for a long winter
During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 29, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on overwintering butterflies, changing colors, and hummingbirds.
Sep 30
19 min
When mushrooms bleed blue
Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell converse about mushrooms, angry squirrels, and go off on tangents.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!
Sep 25
29 min
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