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Pussy willow tree taken by BittrootOne of the  the first signs that life is returning to the north is the emergence of the pussy willows. These furry, white, flowers burst out of their bud scales and dot... Read More »
By John Latimer, KAXE Radio, Grand Rapids The last of the meadowhawk dragonflies will put in an appearance in early November. These small, bright red, insects are among the last to... Read More »
Fall color from Oberg Mtn. Allison Eklund photo.By John Latimer, KAXE Radio, Grand Rapids The arrival of fall is best announced by the leaves of the trees turning color. For many years it was assumed that these colors... Read More »
By John Latimer, KAXE radio, Grand Rapids In late September and early October garter snakes begin to search out places to hibernate. It isn’t a matter of choice. Their food supply... Read More »
By John Latimer, KAXE radio, Grand Rapids July 1, 1991 The first pin cherries are turning red. I wouldn’t call them ripe because it will take a bit of time before... Read More »
By John Latimer, KAXE radio, Grand Rapids /4/2007        I watch as a small unidentified dragonfly shelters behind some trees and shrubs, suddenly, an insect is swept from the... Read More »
By Philip Potyondy, University of Minnesota Extension The giants and their tiny flowers The scent of spring wafts into our nostrils and affirms spring is here.  Is that quinte-scent-ial smell rising from... Read More »
By John Latimer, KAXE radio, Grand Rapids There is no place I’d rather be than northern Minnesota in May and June. The rush and rebirth of life in the fields and... Read More »
By John Latimer, KAXE radio, Grand Rapids Leatherwood remains one of my favorite plants. Its lovely yellow flowers festoon the shrubs under the sugar maples, basswoods, and red oak in late... Read More »

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