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Season Watch

KAXE
Phenology
Minnesota
Climate Change
Nature
Spring
Hummingbirds
Long Lake Conservation Center
Dragonflies
Robins
Maple Trees
Bird Migration
Deer
Wildlife Observations
Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Bald Eagles
KAXE
Wildlife Observation
Owls
Frogs
Sandhill Cranes

"Season Watch" is a KAXE podcast for the curious, filled with the delights of nature in Northern Minnesota. Hosts are Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan, John Latimer and a rotating cast of characters, often featuring voices of young nature observers from around the state. From owl calls to sleeping bears and freezing frogs, we want hear from you! Record a message and send us what you are seeing in na... more

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Latest Episodes

Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell are charmed by orioles, impressed by warblers, and flummoxed by black flies.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

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This week's Season Watch pod features a full John Latimer report, Little Falls Middle School and, in honor of our 50th year, a look back! Scott Hall talks with the late Harry Hutchins, forest ecology instructor and longtime host of KAXE's "A Talk on ... more

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Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell wonder at dragonflies, delight in bitterns, and look forward to seeing hummingbirds.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

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Charlie Mitchell enjoys interviews with Morgan Swingen (1854 Treaty Authority wildlife biologist) and phenology teacher Michelle Martin.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

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Recent Guests

Morgan Swingen
Wildlife biologist, bat biologist
1854 Treaty Authority
Episode: Bats' backs bear tiny trackers as researchers study summer movement
Michelle Martin
Prairie Creek Community School phenology teacher
Prairie Creek Community School
Episode: Bats' backs bear tiny trackers as researchers study summer movement
Andrew Dziengel
Producer at KAXE and Wednesday Morning Show host
KAXE
Episode: Can you hear the peepers sing?
Josh Leonard
Belwyn Outdoor Science Program, Baxter Elementary School report
Belwyn Outdoor Science Program
Episode: Sneaky snakey: How a sleepy serpent warms up for his springtime ball
Kenzel Levin
Coordinator for Cocoa Ross in the Northwest Arrowhead region
National Weather Service (via Cocoa Ross)
Episode: Sneaky snakey: How a sleepy serpent warms up for his springtime ball
Nate Massakovich's Class (Baxter Elementary School)
Phonology report contributors
Baxter Elementary School
Episode: Sneaky snakey: How a sleepy serpent warms up for his springtime ball
Ed Salonis
DNR wildlife biologist who studies wood ducks
Minnesota DNR
Episode: Nice-icles: Maples and boxelders provide a frozen sweet treat
Malachy Koons
Guest, Season Watch contributing host
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Episode: What did dinosaur songs sound like?
Clinton Dexter Nienhuis
The head naturalist at the Saxon Bog
Saxon Bog
Episode: Questing for kestrels, gabbing about grouse

Hosts

Charlie Mitchell
Co-host and host of Season Watch with KAXE; frequent nature observer and educator.
Heidi Holtan
Co-host and host of Season Watch; long-time nature educator and birder.
John Latimer
Contributing phenologist and frequent guest, provides seasonal bird and wildlife insights.
Jennifer Barr
Co-host of Season Watch; contributes local observation reports.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Great!

    Thanks for featuring kids voices!

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    5
    Fan MN 55112
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Balanced mix of hosts and local experts fosters credibility and warmth.
Kids' nature reports add freshness and audience appeal.
Guest variety keeps topics fresh and educational.
Engaging storytelling with hands-on nature reporting.

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#208
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#207
Canada/Science/Nature

Talking Points

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Bats' backs bear tiny trackers as researchers study summer movement
Q: What is the main cause of bat declines in Minnesota?
White-Nose Syndrome, a fungal disease that disrupts bats during hibernation and forces them to waste energy, is the primary driver of declines.
Questing for kestrels, gabbing about grouse
Q: What are you thinking? What's what's the hope for the future of kestrels? How are they doing?
Annual decline of about 2 percent, but there's hope as conservation shift from species-centric to ecosystem-focused approaches.
Stuff on stuff: Exploring the odd world of galls, burls, and brooms
Q: What do you think about citizen science?
Sam discusses the impact of citizen science on documenting galls and promoting natural curiosity.
Stuff on stuff: Exploring the odd world of galls, burls, and brooms
Q: What is a gall and how does it affect plants?
Sam explains that galls are growths on plants caused by various organisms, including insects and fungi.
Stuff on stuff: Exploring the odd world of galls, burls, and brooms
Q: How did it all start?
Sam describes his childhood experiences with his grandfather exploring galls and developing his passion for naturalism.

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Nature-forward and educational, this show centers on observing and understanding the natural world in Northern Minnesota. Episodes frequently explore birds, wildlife behavior, phenology, winter and seasonal changes, and citizen science, often featuring local students and regional experts. Listeners can expect a warm, community-driven vibe with hands-on observations, field reports from schools, and guest naturalists, educators, and researchers who deepen the discussion with practical insights and local context.

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Season Watch launched 9 years ago and published 40 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Morgan Swingen
2. Michelle Martin
3. Andrew Dziengel
4. Josh Leonard
5. Kenzel Levin
6. Nate Massakovich's Class (Baxter Elementary School)
7. Ed Salonis
8. Malachy Koons

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