Every fall season, nature lovers look forward to scenic fall foliage. But do we know the science behind why leaves do this once the temperatures start dropping? Here's how nature creates art during ...
As the long, warm days of summer transition to a darker, cooler winter, leaves across much of the country put on a dazzling display of colors. And as it turns out, the oranges, reds, browns and ...
Now is the perfect time to download these free printable fall coloring pages! Toddlers and young children will love using their crayons and colored pencils for a fun autumn activity. You can scroll ...
It’s that time of the year. The leaves are starting to change colors. This week the National Weather Service in Atlanta shared the satellite image above showing fall foliage changes in the Appalachian ...
For many of us in the north state, Autumn is our favorite time of year. The heat of summer is past, and deciduous trees put on a spectacular show of deep reds, yellows and oranges. The intensity of ...
Deciduous leaves change color as pigments degrade and synthesize before falling off their trees. Owen Reiser Every fall, the leaves of deciduous trees undergo a dramatic color change before forfeiting ...
The advent of fall will be impossible to miss in Lane County. Cooler temperatures have arrived and rainy weather is expected for the weekend. City streets soon will lose their lush summer greenery, ...
Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...
Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take place in the tree as the seasons change from summer ...