Cool weather brings brighter colors
This colorful close up of the nutlet, or seed cluster, of the Carpinus caroliniana, (American Hornbeam) shows even the smallest leaves will take up the challenge of remaining useful as the temperature drops. The oranges and golds, the carotenoids in the leaf structure, protect the leaves from sun and wind damage, and provide some nutrition […]
What’s in Bloom
The look on the Greenway has changed dramatically in the last 4 weeks. The perennials, shrubs and trees are storing food, slowing down and readying themselves for winter. You may be doing the same – a brisk walk through the parks is an excellent way to shake off the onset of winter and our extra […]
