Sassafras Leaves
Fall starts this Wednesday and I’m starting to see a hint of fall color. Some of the Sassafras and Sumac leaves are turning red. Sassafras is a small understory tree. … Continued
Maple Leaves
Some of the Sugar Maples are still showing good color, but many of them have already dropped their leaves. This is not being a very good year for fall color … Continued
Water Lily Pads
Even though we had a killing frost this week, the lily pads are still floating on the ponds. The warmth of the water must have protected them. The copper color … Continued
Fall Creek
Fall colors reflect off calm water on Hiller’s Creek. We call this spot along the creek the Swimming Hole.
Bald Cypress
Cypress needles are turning a rich copper color this week as they get ready to fall off. At the PGT the best place to see Bald Cypress trees is on … Continued
Best Fall Color
The winner for the best fall color this year goes to Aromatic Sumac. This native shrub has been looking great for several weeks. On my walk yesterday I found that … Continued
Maple Leaves
Sugar maples are showing very good color right now. I’m still waiting to see what the oaks are going to do. Oaks are the most common tree in our forest, … Continued