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Fall Foliage
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Arboretum Plant Photo Gallery: Fall Foliage 
 This fall foliage collection includes photographs, an explanation of the science of autumn leaf color, and a list of selected plants that provide colorful autumn leaves. The list notes the specific colors provided by the plants (such as orange or dark red), and includes links to the gallery images where available. From the United States National Arboretum. http://www.usna.usda.gov/PhotoGallery/FallFoliage/ Topics: Plants Last updated Sep 4, 2008 California State Parks: Fall Colors
A list of some of the state parks in California that display aumtumn foliage. Listings include location, phone number, and brief notes about what visitors may see in the park during the fall. Includes links to the park websites. From California State Parks. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23487 Topics: Plants Last updated Sep 4, 2008 The Chemistry of Autumn Colors
This site briefly describes the chemical process that occurs each fall when the leaves of plants in the Northern Hemisphere change from green "to brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red." From a University of Wisconsin-Madison chemistry professor. http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/chemweek/fallcolr/fallcolr.html Topics: Plants Last updated Sep 28, 2009 Fall Color Hotline
Tips on seeing the leaves change color in autumn (and why they change) in regions throughout the U.S. are available at this site from the USDA Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/news/fallcolors/ Topics: Plants Last updated Feb 22, 2002 The Foliage Network
Reports from over 500 "foliage spotters" in three regions in the U.S. (northeast, southeast, and midwest) will guide you to the best viewing areas for the spectacular color change of autumn leaves. Maps and reports for each region are updated twice weekly during September, October, and November. Includes photos and links to places to stay and things to do in each region. http://www.foliagenetwork.com Topics: Photograph Collections, Plants, U.S. Travel Last updated Oct 6, 2005 The Miracle of Fall
A directory of links to information about fall foliage and related topics. Includes links to sites about fall color, trees, fall foliage updates and reports, driving and hiking suggestions, photos, lesson plans, activities, autumn gardening and composting, and more. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/fallcolor/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The Nature & Science of Autumn: A Guide to Selected Resources
List of selected books, articles, and websites on the science of fall colors, including guides to autumn color in the U.S. and explanations of why leaves change color in the fall. Compiled by Margaret Clifton, Library of Congress Science Reference Services. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/autumn.html Topics: Plants Last updated Sep 1, 2009 New England for Visitors
A directory of Web sites for tourist and other information about Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In addition to lodging, attractions, and events, topics include fall foliage, history, lobsters, lighthouses, recipes, and more. An About.com site. http://gonewengland.about.com/ Topics: Plants, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Travel Last updated Nov 21, 2001 Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival
For the past 40 years, the Washington State Autumn Leaf Association "has presented the Autumn Leaf Festival in Leavenworth, which is situated on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains." This site includes the events schedule, information on lodging, sponsorship, and festival history, plus some information on other events in this Bavarian village-like town. http://www.autumnleaffestival.com/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Plants, Recreation Last updated Nov 30, 2004 Why Leaves Change Color
This site explains, in simple terms, how summer foliage is transformed into a vivid autumn palette; how weather conditions affect colors; and how the "shortening days and the declining intensity of sunlight" start the color transformation. From the USDA Forest Service, St. Paul Field Office. http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/misc/leaves/leaves.htm Topics: Plants Last updated Sep 2, 2004 |
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