North Woods Naturalist
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North Woods Naturalist: Spring marvels
-Spring is definitely slipping toward summer. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the spring marvels of this time of year.
(Photo by Frank Mayfield on Flickr)
North Woods Naturalist: Spring ephemerals
-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 Chel Anderson about spring ephemerals.
(Photo by Emma-O Productions on Flickr)
North Woods Naturalist: Snowshoe Hares
-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 snowshoe hares.
(Photo courtesy of Samuel George on Flickr)
North Woods Naturalist: Neighborhood Changes
-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 the changes afoot.
(Photo courtesy of Brad Smith on Flickr)
North Woods Naturalist: Sap and syrup
-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 sap volume.
(Photo courtesy of Glass House on Flickr)
North Woods Naturalist: Hard crust on the snow moon
-Rain and freezing temperatures can dramatically change the nature of the snow pack. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the hard crust on the snow moon.
(Photo by Creag on Flickr)
North Woods Naturalist: Snow drifting
-There’s more to snow drifts than beautiful shapes. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the process of drifting snow.
(Photo by James Jordan on Flickr)
North Woods Naturalist: Snow crystals
-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 crystals.
(Photo by Jason Hollinger on Flickr)
North Woods Naturalist: Under ice
-With the lakes frozen over, many life forms lead a controlled existence under the ice. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about living under ice.
(Photo courtesy of Marshmallow Molly on Flickr)
North Woods Naturalist: A look back
-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 the end of the year.
(Photo courtesy of Skip Russell on Flickr)