Phenologist John Latimer on lilacs, bears, and babies this spring

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It’s nearly June and while the temperatures are taking a dip - spring marches on. Here to talk about the latest spring phenology is John Latimer. He’s a retired postal worker and full time observer of seasonal changes in northern Minnesota. He’s also leading groups of students around the state in noticing seasonal changes around them.
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