North Woods Phenology

Series produced by WTIP

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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.


388 Pieces

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Insect Diapause
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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Insects have a unique way of surviving our North Shore cold weather. Producer Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio talks with naturalis...

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  • Added: Apr 03, 2014
  • Length: 07:29
  • Purchases: 1
What is Snow Fog?
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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The unusual sight of fog forming over snow means being in the right conditions at the right time of day. Producer Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore ...

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  • Added: Apr 02, 2014
  • Length: 07:16
  • Purchases: 1
Are Bobcats Making a Comeback?
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
Caption: Bobcat
They’re one of our most common felines and they’re making a comeback. Producer Jay Andersen of WTIP North Shore Community Radio talks with natural...

Bought by KSRQ and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Apr 03, 2014
  • Length: 06:52
  • Purchases: 2
Leaves hanging on to this year's aspen
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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Some leafy trees retain their dried remnants well into the winter. Others like aspen typically don’t. Except this year, many leaves are hanging on...

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  • Added: Feb 25, 2014
  • Length: 07:28
  • Purchases: 1
Observations of the Northeastern Minnesota's "Mega Winter"
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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Phenologist Chel Anderson gives us an update on how this year's "mega winter" stacks up to year's past.

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  • Added: Feb 07, 2014
  • Length: 07:12
  • Purchases: 1
The Wonders of Blue Snow
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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In this edition of WTIP North Shore Community Radio's Northwoods Naturalist phenologist Chel Anderson discusses the wonders and complexities of bl...

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  • Added: Jan 31, 2014
  • Length: 07:32
  • Purchases: 1
A Real Minnesota Winter...So Far
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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It’s been cold and snowy so far this winter. WTIP North Shore Community Radio’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about winter weath...

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  • Added: Jan 22, 2014
  • Length: 05:41
  • Purchases: 1
Fishers Thrive in the Winter
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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They’re fast, sleek predators and active in winter. WTIP North Shore Community Radio’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about fishers.

Bought by KSRQ and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Jan 22, 2014
  • Length: 05:13
  • Purchases: 2
Mistletoe and Witches' Brooms in Minnesota's Northwoods
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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We have a variety of mistletoe here in Minnesota's north woods…it’s just not the familiar kissing kind. WTIP North Shore Community Radio’s Jay And...

Bought by KSRQ, WDSE, and Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Dec 11, 2013
  • Length: 07:14
  • Purchases: 3
The Role of Whitefish in Lake Superior and Minnesota's Inland Lakes
From: WTIP
Series: North Woods Phenology
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A staple for commercial and native fishermen over the years have been whitefish. WTIP North Shore Community Radio’s Jay Andersen talks with ecologi...

Bought by WDSE and KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 14, 2013
  • Length: 07:06
  • Purchases: 2

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