Best John Latimer Podcasts (2025)

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'Climbing into fall very slowly' with John Latimer 20:00

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During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 19, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses acorns, the start of leaf change and other harbingers of fall.By Jennifer Barr

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Nature is awesome, man: Galaxy-gazing and exploding seedpods 13:25

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During the week of Sept. 2, a kid reminds us to delight in nature and astronomers observe the heavens. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Now's your chance to gawk at migrating nighthawks 19:55

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During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 26, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the Common Nighthawk migration and late summer wildflowers.By Charlie Mitchell

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Passing the sniff test: Can you tell a spruce from a fir by smell? 8:24

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During the week of Aug. 26, 2025, we hear reports of tree scents, migrating nighthawks, and native bees. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Listeners report maples starting to turn and other observations 11:36

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During the week of Aug. 19, we enjoy written reports from a few listeners as we await another school year.By Charlie Mitchell

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August birds: Befuddled fledgling hawks and long-distance loons 19:02

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Pam Perry, retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology. This month covers early migrators, dopey hawks and loon families.

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Tweaking traditional forestry to enhance forest bird habitat 19:01

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Mike Lynch, Forest Stewards Guild region director, discusses the recently completed "Forestry for Minnesota Birds" project. This is part of the "Bird Decline" series.

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Have you seen the spring-loaded seeds of the spotted touch-me-not? 19:00

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During the Phenology Report for the week of August 12, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses the exciting explosions of the spotted touch-me-not plant and more.By Charlie Mitchell

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The joy of holding a frog for the first time 22:24

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During Aug. 12, 2025, we enjoy a report of a kid that held a frog for the first time and a summer update from Little Falls. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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John Latimer's audit of August's outdoor ambiance 19:08

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During the Phenology Report for the week of August 5, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers what to expect in the long golden days of August.By Charlie Mitchell

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Kids enjoy sightings of otter pups and raccoon kits 14:53

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During the week of Aug. 5, 2025, we enjoy reports of turtles, otters, and a family of young raccoons. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Asters and goldenrods predominate in late July 24:17

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During the Phenology Report for the week of July 29, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the "end of the firsts," asters and more.By Charlie Mitchell

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Kids name slime molds 'Gemma' and 'Pudding' 15:50

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During the week of July 29, 2025, we enjoy reports from Long Lake Conservation Center, Kathleen in Brainerd and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Jennifer Barr

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How does the DNR predict where forest fires will flare up? 18:22

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Travis Verdegan, fire predictive services coordinator, discusses how the DNR makes forest fire decisions. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

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Northern Minnesota enjoys a season of natural abundance 17:23

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During the Phenology Report for the week of July 22, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers wild food, young eagles, and dashing damselflies.By Charlie Mitchell

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Would you push your friend into a bog if they were being annoying? 16:18

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During the week of July 22, 2025, we enjoy reports from Upward Bound participants exploring a bog and many more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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How to avoid water hemlock, the most poisonous plant in North America 16:39

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During the Phenology Report for July 15, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer gives a color-coded guide to July wildflowers and discusses the dangers of water hemlock.By Charlie Mitchell

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How insects impact MN wildfires: Calculating risk and finding solutions 18:42

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Brian Schwingle, MN DNR forest health program coordinator, discusses how invasive species impact wildfires. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

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Bell Museum summer campers investigate bog life 10:10

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During the week of July 15, 2025, we enjoy reports of groundhogs, damselflies, and adventures in the bog. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Deer flies really bug phenologist John Latimer 22:09

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During the Phenology Report for the week of July 8, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer welcomes high summer and threatens the lives of encroaching deer flies.By Charlie Mitchell