North Woods Phenology
Series produced by WTIP
Image by: Martha Marnocha
Phenologist Chel Anderson shares information and insights about the great outdoors in Northeastern Minnesota
The features range from 5-10 minutes. We have chosen to share the features that have a wide appeal.
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In Cook County we have three species of non-invasive freshwater mussels. In this first part of a two-part interview, WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with...
- Added: Aug 23, 2017
- Length: 07:39
Frogs hunt with their tongues, and their tongues are a most unusual and specialized organ. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson ...
- Added: Aug 22, 2017
- Length: 08:19
The New Year is a good time to reflect back on the previous 12 months. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson birds and trees at t...
- Added: Jul 11, 2017
- Length: 07:39
With the lakes frozen over, many life forms lead a controlled existence under the ice. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson abo...
- Added: Jul 11, 2017
- Length: 08:35
There are billions of them and no two are alike. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the amazing diversity of snow cryst...
- Added: Jul 11, 2017
- Length: 07:51
There’s more to snow drifts than beautiful shapes. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the process of drifting snow.
- Added: Jul 11, 2017
- Length: 07:51
Rain and freezing temperatures can dramatically change the nature of the snow pack. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about t...
- Added: Jul 11, 2017
- Length: 07:27
How does the maple sap run change with a warming climate? WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the uncertainty of maple sa...
- Added: Jul 06, 2017
- Length: 07:36
There are more signs of an early spring besides milder weather. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about all the indicators of...
- Added: Jul 06, 2017
- Length: 07:58
As spring gets closer the woods and the creatures in the woods start to change. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about snows...
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 11:46
They’re the first flowers of spring getting as much sun as they can before the leaf cover takes over. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Ch...
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 07:40
Spring is definitely slipping toward summer. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the spring marvels of this time of year.
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 07:51
The queens are busy this time of year, contributing to their important role as pollinators. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson...
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 08:03
This flower has three ways to reproduce – pollen, seeds and cloning. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about twinflower.
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 07:53
Some flowers close at night, others stay open. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about how they do it and a bit about what we...
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 07:54
They’re blue and somewhat stocky and you’ll always see them around water. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about belted king...
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 07:46
Autumn is slow in coming, but changes are being made in the natural world, just not as apparent as in some years. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with na...
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 07:18
Traditionally fall is when we’re most apt to see ruffed grouse, especially if we’re hunters. But grouse sign is visible all year. WTIP’s Jay Anders...
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 07:40
The seasons are changing, slowly -- and they are getting warmer. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about fall to winter.
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 07:56
WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the language of bark. This is part two of a two-part North Woods Phenology feature.
- Added: Jun 28, 2017
- Length: 05:23
