Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discover goblin ferns (also known as goblin moonworts), gaze at snapping turtles, and discuss what it means to be a naturalist.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!
Aug 7
30 min
During the Phenology Report for the week of August 4, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on ripening berries and nuts and caterpillars turning into butterflies.
Aug 6
18 min
During the Phenology Report for the week of July 27, 2026. Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on ripening berries, budding flowers and a bear visitor.
Jul 28
16 min
This week, Heidi Holtan learns all about Minnesota's largest resident weasel: the American Fisher! Plus, listeners remark on grouse and vultures and campers rock out.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!
Jul 24
30 min
During the Phenology Report for the week of July 21, 2026 Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on sumac, ripe berries, and a veritable rainbow of wildflowers.
Jul 23
19 min
Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell grump about heat and wildfire smoke, get charmed by little jumping ducklings, and learn about red-bellied snakes. Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!
Jul 16
20 min
Co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan delight in tiny toads, listen to catbirds, and wonder at crab spiders.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!
Jul 10
27 min
During the Phenology Report for the week of July 7, 2026 Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on blooming wildflowers, the poisonous water hemlock, and crab spiders.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!
Jul 7
18 min
Co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan discuss the harmless spiders of Minnesota, the spread of invasive yellow irises, and more.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!
Jul 3
29 min
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