November Happenings

Seasonal Update

November enters as autumn and exits as winter. Fall colors linger, dried grasses and herbs stand tall, waterfowl migrate and ice develops. It’s a month of clouds, leading to spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

Below are some entries from our Jim Gilbert’s Phenology Archives to help you compare months from one year to another. What else is happening this month?

For years, Minnesota naturalist and author Jim Gilbert recorded seasonal happenings in his phenology reports. Looking back at these reports, we can make educated guesses at what we can expect in the month ahead. Take a look at our archive of Jim Gilbert’s Phenology reports.

Make sure to read our Nov/Dec 2024  Bird’s-Eye View Newsletter  In this issue, learn some winter weatherproofing tricks to help the birds, discover how to attract some of the winter season’s standouts, read about an award our Eagan store received, and more!