Season Watch

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A dramaturgist, a journalist, and an ecologist walk into a podcast... Oct 30, 2026

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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!

The screech of the Barred Owl can be haunting Oct 28, 2026

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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.

In defense of naps and highbush cranberries Oct 23, 2026

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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!

Northern Harriers soar low over open areas as migration continues Oct 22, 2026

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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.

Are you cold hardy? How plants protect themselves from the winter chill Oct 16, 2026

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Charlie Mitchell listens to Sandhill Cranes, ponders Bald Eagle courtship, and learns about cold hardiness in plants.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!

Ruffed Grouse strut their stuff and a few monarch butterflies linger Oct 15, 2026

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During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 13, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on changing fall colors, Ruffed Grouse, and insects.

Yes, but why is your face like that? An ode to the American Woodcock Oct 09, 2026

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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!

Turns out Great Horned Owls can hunt Great Blue Herons Oct 02, 2026

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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!

Mourning cloak and comma butterflies bed down for a long winter Sep 29, 2026

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During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 29, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on overwintering butterflies, changing colors, and hummingbirds.

When mushrooms bleed blue Sep 25, 2026

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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!