GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020

…and sassafras are continually shifting from green to yellow, increasing variety to overlooks as time progresses. Oaks are beginning to fade to brown with small hints of yellow. Dogwoods have…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020

…close. Roadsides have seen significant increases in color from these same species, with blackgum, dogwood, and sumac adding more to the roadside reds, and the yellow poplar being supported again…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020

…sourwoods have started to turn red and burgundy, and dogwoods are showing muted reds. At higher elevations, a number of maples are already turning deep red. Along roadsides, the reds…

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

…green. Species specifics: Maple – green to light shades of red and yellow. Dogwood – still green Sourwood – usually the first species to show signs of color. Estimated percentage…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

…to hold some good yellows, and there are still early-changing maples, sourwoods, black gum, dogwood and sumac that are holding bright and deep reds. Species specifics: Dogwood – Red /…

Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021

…sourwood, red maple, and dogwood are shifting from green to differing shades of red. Poplar and hickory are still predominately green, but are beginning to show shades of yellow and…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

…colors including orange, yellow, and red. Dogwoods have surpassed peak and beginning to drop leaves. Although a few of the early tuners have already lost their leaves, the lost colors…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…few maples are still showing some vivid colors of yellow and orange. Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop. Species specifics: Dogwood…

Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

…taking a brisk walk. It can be broken up into shorter or longer periods of exercise. Three 10-minute walks a day with your dog, three one-hour long walks with a…

GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)

…following weeks. Species specifics: Dogwood – vivid red has faded followed by leaf loss Birch – slowly fading to brown and yellow Yellow-poplar – dull yellow and brown Redbud –…