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Fall color sneaking in…but slowly

October 28, 2021 by Steve Hoffman

“If you’re thinking fall color is lacking compared to late October of most years, you are correct.

‘The fall color is definitely behind. Generally I think of wet falls having good color, but this year I get the feeling that everything is going to be muted. Hopefully I am wrong!’ said Nate Beccue, the Natural Areas Manager at Allerton Park & Retreat Center.”

Continue reading here.

Photo: Steve Hoffman, Piatt County Journal Republican

Filed Under: Park Blog

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