Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…dramatically changing the views seen from overlooks and valleys. Chestnut oak, red oak, and white oak have made significant changes as they are currently exhibiting shades of gold, brown, and…

11-4-21 Leaf Watch Report

Fall color change in Northwest GA remains approximately one week behind last year. Many areas from 1500 to 3000 feet are currently at peak, displaying a wide variety of vivid yellows and dull reds. A large percentage of red maple have transformed into differing shades of bright and vivid yellows with occasional reds dramatically changing the views seen from overlooks and valleys. Chestnut oak, red oak, and white oak have made significant changes as they are currently exhibiting shades of gold, brown, and yellow.   

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…showing dull colors of brown, yellow, and red. Chestnut oak, white oak, and red oak are among the few species retaining leaves contributing to arrays of brown and yellow. Select…

Howard E. Bennett Museum

…destroyed too much of the structure. Some of the wormy chestnut lumber, however, was salvaged, and is now a part of the museum’s framing, sub-flooring and porch roof. Most of…

Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program

…even yourself! Wildlife Management and Habitat and the Backyard Gardening sections go into detail about how to create, manage and implement practices to provide bedding, nutrients and food, and pollinators…

Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!

…already sold out. One new hardwood we’re offering this year is black walnut. We have a limited supply available and are expecting them to sell quickly, too. Our popular Pollinator…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…Mountains. The higher elevations above 3,000 feet currently provide gorgeous yellow, gold, and red displays. The river corridors are also magnificent, but species such as poplar, birch, sycamore, walnut, and…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…chestnut oak and white oak express yellow, gold, and brown colors. Most maples show intensive shades of orange but may also display bright yellow or deep red, depending on the…

Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

…physical activity in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. A statement from the Council on clinical cardiology (subcommittee on exercise, rehabilitation, and prevention) and the counseled on nutrition,…

Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff

…of the nutrients, sugars, and resources moved from the leaf back into the stem. The tree can then seal off its woody tissue to conserve those resources for reallocation next…