Podcast

Backyard Almanac

Government, Natural Sciences, Science

Phenology with Northern Minnesota naturalist Larry Weber every Friday morning at 8:20 on Northland Morning on The North 103.3 in Duluth, MN. Have a question for Larry Weber? Email us and you might hear his answer on the show!

Government chart
#198
Episodes
22
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
14 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

22 episodes, newest first

  1. Backyard Almanac: October's Scary Stats

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    Larry shares some unsettling stats about the nature of this October

    14 min
  2. Backyard Almanac: Getting Out for AutWin

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    Larry Weber talks about the continued migration and the shoulder season of AutWin

    14 min
  3. Backyard Almanac: A Not-Too-Hot, Not-Too-Cold October

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    Larry Weber talks about the temps, the fallen leaves, and some migrations numbers

    12 min
  4. Backyard Almanac: Autumn Insect Activity

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    Larry Weber talks about the fall staples, and also touches on what the insects are doing right now

    13 min
  5. Backyard Almanac: Migration, Leaves, and Naming the Saw-whet Owl

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    Larry talks about the constant changes of autumn and details the origins of the saw-whet owl's name

    17 min
  6. Backyard Almanac: Red Leaves and Birds in the Tens of Thousands

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    Larry Weber talks about the first burst of leaf color and the nearly countless birds riding the thermals at Hawk Ridge

    15 min
  7. Backyard Almanac: Last of the Goldenrods, First Signs of Leaf Color

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    Larry Weber talks about the natural sights as summer gives way to autumn

    8 min
  8. Backyard Almanac: Migration, Changing Leaves, and Other Signs of Summer's End

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    Larry Weber embraces September and relishes in the birds, leaves, mushrooms, spiders, and more

    15 min
  9. Backyard Almanac: Sensational September '26

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    Larry Weber brings the enthusiasm for the sensational month of September

    14 min
  10. Backyard Almanac: Wrapping Up Awesome August

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    Larry Weber talks about the many highlights - and one disappointment - of August 2026

    14 min
  11. Backyard Almanac: Golden Days of Goldenrod

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    Larry Weber talks about the fantastic sights in the outdoors, including the abundance of goldenrod

    16 min
  12. Backyard Almanac: Who Says August is Autumn?

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    Larry Weber talks about migrating birds and how some people categorize August as an autumn month

    13 min
  13. Backyard Almanac: Foggy, Quiet Mornings

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    Larry Weber continues to herald Awesome August as he highlights the foggy mornings and the silence of the birds

    12 min
  14. Backyard Almanac: A Preview of Awesome August

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    Larry Weber laments the lack of rain in July but looks forward to the sights of August

    14 min
  15. Backyard Almanac: The Back Half of Summer

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    Larry Weber talks about the insects, flowers, and expectations for the latter half of summer

    14 min
  16. Backyard Almanac: Tiny Toad Time

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    Larry Weber passes on talking about the smoke and focuses on the plants and animals of July

    9 min
  17. Backyard Almanac: Marking 90 Years Since the Hottest Summer

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    Larry Weber talks about the insects and reptiles that are all around, and he heralds 90 years since the hottest week in Duluth's history

    13 min
  18. Backyard Almanac: Heat on the Horizon

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    Larry Weber talks about the signs of summer, including the inevitable rise in temps

    13 min
  19. Backyard Almanac: On the Edge of Summer

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    Judy Gibbs fills in for Larry Weber and talks about summer sightings

    9 min
  20. Backyard Almanac: Rain Falls Down, Plants Grow Up

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    Larry Weber talks about the positive impact of the recent rainfall

    16 min

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