Season Watch

KAXE
  • 5.0 (28)
  • NATURE
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

"Season Watch" is a KAXE podcast for the curious, filled with the delights of nature in Northern Minnesota. Hosts are Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan, John Latimer and a rotating cast of characters, often featuring voices of young nature observers from around the state. From owl calls to sleeping bears and freezing frogs, we want hear from you! Record a message and send us what you are seeing in nature!

  1. 2D AGO

    From the window, watch 'em all

    In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Jennifer Barr discuss the joys of being outdoors - or just seeing charismatic critters through a window.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

    33 min

  2. JAN 8

    Looking at lichens with a fun-guy, Chad Kaddatz

    In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan find New Year's joy and inspiration from partnering teacher Chad Kaddatz.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

    28 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    Stuff on stuff: Exploring the odd world of galls, burls, and brooms

    In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell are delighted by Sam Guida, an expert in mysterious plant-insect interactions and former student phenologist.

    31 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    What makes a birder a birder?

    In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan, Charlie Mitchell, and special guest Malachy Koons discuss qualifications involved in becoming a birder and discover a new word: Snarge.

    39 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Exploring brumation during a birthday celebration

    In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss science vocabulary, eerie ice noises, and John Latimer's birthday. Featuring: Pam Perry and Long Lake Conservation Center.

    29 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    Look for the clues and remember to be a nature 'Columbo'

    In this episode, Heidi Holtan and guest host Andrew Dziengel discuss detecting the paths of critters and noticing nature in winter, as well as cross-county skiing, and blue jay facts.

    29 min

  7. 11/27/2025

    An owl in the hand is worth ten in the traffic

    In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss woodpecker grunts, gifts for nature nerds, and first aid for injured owls.

    29 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    Nature's little gifts: The joys (or horrors) in a naturalist's freezer

    In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss the digestive habits of Northern Shrikes, naturalists' dodgy freezer contents, and the Northern Lights. We listen to recordings from Little Falls Middle School, John Latimer, Charlie's mom (Barb), and Clinton Dexter-Neinhaus.

    35 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
28 Ratings

About

"Season Watch" is a KAXE podcast for the curious, filled with the delights of nature in Northern Minnesota. Hosts are Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan, John Latimer and a rotating cast of characters, often featuring voices of young nature observers from around the state. From owl calls to sleeping bears and freezing frogs, we want hear from you! Record a message and send us what you are seeing in nature!

Information

  • Creator
    KAXE
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Season Watch

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