Fall Phenology (Why Leaves Change Color)
Ever wondered why leaves turn such brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows in the fall? Or why trees in the mountains change color and dop their leaves before trees at lower elevations? Behind the beauty lies a fascinating science with a clear purpose.
The Great Monarch Migration
Monarch tagging at our latitude begins August 29! They are about to embark on an incredible journey
Signs of Fall in the Blue Ridge
Seasonal changes in flowering are well known but the specific reasons for spring/summer/fall timing are not always so clear. For example, the famous witch hazel is now blooming in the woods and it is one of the few woodland trees to do so this time of year.