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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: Rain Falls Down, Plants Grow Up

Close-up of a purple flowering plant against wet green leaves
Luke Moravec

The "rainy season" started living up to its name. With the recent rainfall, Larry Weber has been outdoors and enjoying the emboldened plants. Ferns, fungi, and many other natural sights of summer are becoming more present due to this week's soaking. We're still behind on rainfall, so more passing storms are definitely welcome.

With all of the daylight we'll be getting over the next couple weeks as we slide on past the solstice, animal activity is also on the uptick. Snapping turtles are beginning to lay their eggs and bears have been seen moseying about.

You can hear Backyard Almanac every Friday at 8:20am on Northland Morning.

Luke Moravec is the host for Northland Morning on The North 103.3. He’s also a local actor, musician and writer. He loves puzzles, riddles and fun mysteries.
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