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17 Unique Stations from Border to Border

Minnesota Arts, Culture and History | Nature

Snowshoe Hares

As spring gets closer the woods and the creatures in the woods start to change. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about snowshoe hares.


Spring Ephemerals

They’re the first flowers of spring getting as much sun as they can before the leaf cover takes over. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about spring ephemerals.


Spring Marvels

Spring is definitely slipping toward summer. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the spring marvels of this time of year.


Bumblebees

The queens are busy this time of year, contributing to their important role as pollinators. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about bumblebees.


Twinflower

This flower has three ways to reproduce – pollen, seeds and cloning. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about twinflower.


Flowers That Open and Close

Some flowers close at night, others stay open. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about how they do it and a bit about what we know why they do it.


Belted Kingfishers

They’re blue and somewhat stocky and you’ll always see them around water. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about belted kingfishers and their strange nesting habit.


Autumn Update

Autumn is slow in coming, but changes are being made in the natural world, just not as apparent as in some years. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about an autumn update.


Ruffed Grouse

Traditionally fall is when we’re most apt to see ruffed grouse, especially if we’re hunters. But grouse sign is visible all year. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about these birds well adapted to our northern environment.


Fall to Winter Changes

The seasons are changing, slowly — and they are getting warmer. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about fall to winter.


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