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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: Migration, Changing Leaves, and Other Signs of Summer's End

Three mushrooms growing in the grass
Anthony Walton [via Flickr]

In these middle days of September, there are the highlights that everyone is talking about. Migration of raptors, and so many other birds, is happening - counting is well underway at Hawk Ridge. Select trees are starting to change their color, enticing hikers and first-wave leaf peepers.

But Larry Weber is more excited about something that we've been largely deprived of this summer; mushrooms. With the recent uptick in rain, seeing mushrooms can now reasonably be added to the to-do list. And as sensational as September is, that to-do list is going to be a long one for anyone making the most of nature these days.

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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