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Backyard Almanac
Backyard Almanac: Nature’s Weekly Rhythms with Larry WeberEvery Friday morning at 8:20am, Backyard Almanac brings you the latest observations on the changing seasons, wildlife activity, and natural phenomena of Northern Minnesota. Hosted by Luke Moravec and featuring naturalist Larry Weber, this segment explores the rhythms of nature—from migrating birds to blooming wildflowers, shifting weather patterns to the quiet transformations happening all around us.Backyard Almanac – Fridays at 8:20am – Only on The North 103.3FM.

Backyard Almanac: As the days grow shorter, wildlife starts to prepare for the new season.

Common toadflax, a wildflower also known as "butter-and-eggs" due to its yellow center and light yellow petals, similar in appearance to a fried egg.
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Common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), a wildflower also known as "butter-and-eggs" due to its yellow center and light yellow petals, similar in appearance to a fried egg.

Naturalist Judy Gibbs joins us this week on Backyard Almanac. Hawk Ridge observers are seeing the end of nighthawk migration, but many bald eagles are passing through these days on their way south. Some wildflowers that you might see out and about include ragweed, as well as butter-and-eggs (aka common or yellow toadflax). The average first day of frost in the Twin Ports area is just a couple of weeks away, so keep an observing eye open for signs of autumn's approach as you head out on your nature walks.

Chris Harwood is the former Production Director/Program Director of The North 103.3, and the host of Soul Village. He is also a musician, a music historian, an audio engineer, and an avid record collector.