I love every season in Connecticut. I admit that Fall is one of my favorites. The air becomes crisp and before you know it, you are surrounded by a canopy of golden leaves. It's time to pick apples, take hay rides, and enjoy the all that New England has to offer.
Here are facts from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Foliage season begins in mid-to-late September and extends through mid-to-late October. Peak color is estimated to be between October 11 and November 13.
As a savvy foliage fan, it is important to know why we get such splendid colors in the fall. What most people don't know is that the leaves on the trees already possess these spectacular colors but they are hidden.
Leaves contain a chemical substance called chlorophyll, the substance that gives leaves their inherent green color. As the season begins to turn cold, trees begin to block the flow of water to their leaves. Without water, the chlorophyll breaks down and vibrant colors are revealed in all their splendor.
Only a few regions of the world have seasonal displays of color like Connecticut's. The eastern United States and southeastern Canada have large areas of deciduous forests, ample rainfall, and favorable weather conditions for vivid fall colors.
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Eastern Asia, southwestern Europe, and some areas of the western United States (notably the mountains) have bright fall colors.
Here are other fun CT DEEP links:
An excellent, up-to-the-minute Current Foliage Report
