Groundhog (Marmota monax)Courtesy Kirk MonaThe 2012 Official Twin Cities Groundhog Report reveals that winter will soon be over. No surprises there this year. Read the full report online and learn a little more about Theriomancy the art of predicting the future by observing animal behavior.

Twin Cities NaturalistCourtesy Twin Cities NaturalistWe're almost to February and it feels like spring is just around the corner. Check out this week's Phenology Roundup where professional naturalist Kirk Mona of Twin Cities Naturalist discusses what was seen around the Twin Cities area in the past week.
Phenology is the science of the seasons. It looks at how and when nature changes according to seasonal climatic conditions.
View a summary of phenology sightings in the Twin Cities this past week.

Twin Cities NaturalistCourtesy Twin Cities NaturalistWe're well into January now and the days are getting longer. Check out this week's Phenology Roundup where professional naturalist Kirk Mona of Twin Cities Naturalist discusses what was seen around the Twin Cities area in the past week.
Phenology is the science of the seasons. It looks at how and when nature changes according to seasonal climatic conditions.
View a summary of phenology sightings in the Twin Cities this past week.

Twin Cities NaturalistCourtesy Twin Cities NaturalistThe solstice is less than a week away and things are changing outdoors. Check out this week's Phenology Roundup and podcast where professional naturalist Kirk Mona of Twin Cities Naturalist discusses what was seen around the Twin Cities area in the past week.
Phenology is the science of the seasons. It looks at how and when nature changes according to seasonal climatic conditions.
View a summary of phenology sightings in the Twin Cities this past week.

Twin Cities NaturalistCourtesy Twin Cities NaturalistIt may not feel like it but rest assured, this is December. Check out this week's Phenology Roundup where professional naturalist Kirk Mona of Twin Cities Naturalist discusses what was seen around the Twin Cities area in the past week.
Phenology is the science of the seasons. It looks at how and when nature changes according to seasonal climatic conditions.
View a summary of phenology sightings in the Twin Cities this past week.

Twin Cities NaturalistCourtesy Twin Cities NaturalistDecember is finally here. Check out this week's Phenology Roundup where professional naturalist Kirk Mona of Twin Cities Naturalist discusses what was seen around the Twin Cities area in the past week.
Phenology is the science of the seasons. It looks at how and when nature changes according to seasonal climatic conditions.
View a summary of phenology sightings in the Twin Cities this past week.

Twin Cities NaturalistCourtesy Twin Cities NaturalistNovember is almost over. Check out this week's Phenology Roundup where professional naturalist Kirk Mona of Twin Cities Naturalist discusses what was seen around the Twin Cities area in the past week.
Phenology is the science of the seasons. It looks at how and when nature changes according to seasonal climatic conditions.
View a summary of phenology sightings in the Twin Cities this past week.

Twin Cities NaturalistCourtesy Twin Cities NaturalistWe're in the middle of November, half way between autumn and winter. Check out this week's Phenology Roundup where professional naturalist Kirk Mona of Twin Cities Naturalist discusses what was seen around the Twin Cities area in the past Twin Cities Naturalist
Phenology is the science of the seasons. It looks at how and when nature changes according to seasonal climatic conditions.
View a summary of phenology sightings in the Twin Cities this past week.

Twin Cities NaturalistCourtesy Twin Cities NaturalistCheck out this week's Phenology Roundup where professional naturalist Kirk Mona of Twin Cities Naturalist discusses what was seen around the Twin Cities area in the past week.
If you prefer, you can listen to the podcast of the weekly phenology report.
Phenology is the science of the seasons. It looks at how and when nature changes according to seasonal climatic conditions.
View a summary of phenology sightings in the Twin Cities this past week.
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We're about to slide into the last week of October. Check out this week's Phenology Roundup where professional naturalist Kirk Mona of Twin Cities Naturalist discusses what was seen around the Twin Cities area in the past 
Twin Cities NaturalistCourtesy Twin Cities Naturalistweek. Phenology is the science of the seasons. It looks at how and when nature changes according to seasonal climatic conditions.
View a summary of phenology sightings in the Twin Cities this past week.
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