Here, you will find a variety of Phenology Event Reports from observers around the upper Mid-west.

Regular contributors:

  • Wolf Ridge Naturalists (Finland, MN)
  • Jim Gilbert (Gustavus's Linnaeus Arboretum, St. Peter, MN)
  • Rod Kuehn (Twin Cities)
  • Norb Kelly (Elk River, MN)
What to look for:

Phenologists look for the timing of seasonal events in the lives of plants and animals. "First migrating robin" is a good example of the type of event being followed. As the seasons change, compare what is happening in your neighborhood with the observations below.
Entering Information
  1. After logging in, choose "Additional Upper Midwest Phenology Events" from the drop-down menu.
  2. In the "comments" field, first name the species, then describe what you saw.
  3. The other fields should be self-explanatory.
  4. Submit your info.
  5. Go look for more cool stuff going on!
  6. If you would like to be a regular contributor to this list, please e-mail Carrie Anderson at Wolf Ridge.
What's happening where out there?
Date School Town Observer Comments
04/16/2008 Wolf Ridge Finland Hallie Wunsch Saw a Kingfisher on Sawmill Creek on my way to work
12/01/2007 Lake Superior near Grand Marais Desiree White tailed deer have moved to the shore for the winter
11/12/2007 Lake Superior near Grand Marais Desiree Eagles are on the move
11/08/2007 Lake Superior near Grand Marais Desiree Snow Buntings heading South
10/02/2007 Salk MS Elk River Norb Kelly Juncos were back on the ground under the feeders today.
04/10/2007 Triton High School Dodge Center Kim Swanson First wild strawberry leaves!
03/28/2007 Marleane Callaghan Maple Plain Marleane Heard spring peepers and chorus frogs
03/27/2007 Marleane Callaghan Maple Plain Marleane
03/27/2007 Marleane Callaghan Maple Plain Marleane
03/27/2007 Marleane Callaghan Maple Plain Marleane saw a bluebird and the killdeer near Waconia
03/11/2007 Lake Superior near Grand Marais
10/03/2006 Wolf Ridge Finland Joanna and students We saw a garter snake out on the pat, taking advantage of the sunny day.
09/24/2006 Wolf Ridge Finland The wiffle ball tourney players at Round River Farm With the dry sunny day and lots of north wind, the eagles and vultures were riding south.
04/16/2006 Wolf Ridge Finland Peter Harris this week many trees and shrubs begin to bud-burstn (buds lose their hard scales)
04/16/2006 Salk MS Elk River Norb Kelly Today was the last day a Junco was at the feeder. One this morning and a pair in the afternoon.
04/13/2006 Wolf Ridge Finland Betsey Mead Honey bees collecting pollen
04/11/2006 Wolf Ridge Finland Vikki and Nancy Heard a loon flying over the Sawmill Valley during "Basic Survival" class. Loons were seen on Long Lake in Orono April 8
04/10/2006 Wolf Ridge Finland Jackie Fallon First day peregrine falcons eggs are on the nest at Palisade Head on Lake Superior
04/10/2006 Salk MS Elk River Norb Kelly Green Darner dragonflies were flying back and forth across the road shoulders this afternoon.
04/09/2006 Wolf Ridge Finland Peter Harris First mature beaked hazel flowers
04/08/2006 Salk MS Elk River Norb Kelly Mourning Cloak butterfly was flying around the garden this morning.
04/06/2006 Wolf Ridge Finland Peter Harris First green leaf emerging on the ground (a strawberry)