Backyard Almanac

Phenology with Northern Minnesota naturalist Larry Weber every Friday morning at 8:20 on Northland Morning on The North 103.3 in Duluth, MN. Have a question for Larry Weber? Email us and you might hear his answer on the show!

Backyard Almanac: The Meteorological End of Fall

Larry Weber talks about all the signs of the end of autumn

11-28
11:14

Backyard Almanac: Wintering Birds

With most migrants well on their way, it's time to start spotting the birds that will be here in the Northland throughout the winter

11-21
11:23

Backyard Almanac: Look Up for Northern Lights and Flying Squirrels

Larry Weber talks about the cosmic outdoor happenings as well as other earthly sights in the night

11-14
11:52

Backyard Almanac: Ice Cover Cometh

Larry Weber talks about some late migrants, some last-minute leaves changing color, and the progression and presence of ice

11-07
14:20

Backyard Almanac: Bats and Spiders!

Larry Weber talks about the bats and spiders to look out for on Halloween

10-31
14:40

Backyard Almanac: AutWin Begins

Larry Weber talks about the recent rain, new migrants, beavers keeping busy, and the beginning of AutWin

10-24
14:38

Backyard Almanac: Migration Continues in a Dry October

Larry Weber talks about migration and all the leaves that are still hanging on

10-17
13:14

Backyard Almanac: Spiders and Snakes!

Larry Weber talks about migrating snakes, and spiders taking to the air

10-10
14:52

Backyard Almanac: Migrating on the Ground

Larry Weber talks about the wonders of October and some of the lesser-known migrants

10-03
13:51

Backyard Almanac: Various Stages of Fall Color

Larry Weber talks about autumn in its many varied present stages

09-26
14:55

Backyard Almanac: Autumn Equinox Action

As we near the Autumn Equinox, migration and fall colors start to escalate

09-19
12:55

Backyard Almanac: Turtle Spotting and Leaf Peeping

Larry Weber shares his excitement about the progression of the natural world this September

09-12
09:53

Backyard Almanac: The Arrival of Sensational September

Larry Weber talks about the continued migration and the changing leaf color that's already underway

09-05
14:27

Backyard Almanac: The Fleeting Sights of Summer

Larry Weber talks about all the outdoor happenings in the late days of August

08-29
12:25

Backyard Almanac: Spider Webs!

Larry Weber talks about bald eagle sightings, mushroom hunting, and an abundance of spider webs

08-22
12:37

Backyard Almanac: A Final Burst of Summer

Judy Gibbs talks about some of the highlights of August and the sure signs of a looming autumn

08-15
05:50

Backyard Almanac: An Eye on the Cosmos

Larry Weber highlights some of the happenings in outer space before getting back to Awesome August on planet Earth

08-08
15:03

Backyard Almanac: The Season of Mushrooms

Larry Weber recaps July, talks about Awesome August, and gets excited about the prospect of mushrooms

08-01
14:18

Backyard Almanac: Bugs and Birds

Larry highlights precipitation, temperatures, and many of the bugs and birds of July

07-25
11:46

Backyard Almanac: Going on a Berry Hunt

Larry talks about all the outdoor happenings including the various berries that are ripening on the vine

07-18
11:33

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