PA Environment Digest Blog: DCNR Fall Foliage Report Oct. 1-7: Bright Fall Colors Development Across Northern Tier Counties

DCNR issued its first Fall Foliage Report for October 1 to 7 saying mid-summer and September rainfall quenched drought-stressed forests across the Commonwealth, greening tree canopies that are now primed for a fantastic autumn show.

Bright fall color is developing nicely, especially across the northern tier counties and along the Laurel Summit on the Allegheny Plateau.

Expected cold nights in the forecast this week will continue to advance the color transition across the state.

The best colors are still to come!

Click Here for the full report and regional details.

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Related Articles This Week:

-- DCNR Fall Foliage Report Oct. 1-7: Bright Fall Colors Development Across Northern Tier Counties [PaEN]

-- Keystone Trails Assn.: 50+ Trail Advocates Hold Hike Harrisburg Trail Advocacy Day At State Capitol In Harrisburg [PaEN]

-- DCNR State Parks Environmental Ed News: Environmental Literacy Questionnaire Now Available; Fall Teaching Ideas; Professional Development Workshops

-- Western PA Conservancy Now Accepting Applications For Western PA Canoe And Kayak Access Projects [PaEN]

-- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Announces Photo Contest Winners; Exhibition Opens At ARTery Gallery Nov. 14 In Milford, Pike County [PaEN]

NewsClips:

-- Inquirer: DCNR Invests $5.2 Million In Its Popular Cherry Springs State Park International Dark Sky Park In Potter County

-- WVIA: Pennsylvania Is Nature’s Classroom: Forests Provide Colorful Lesson On Fall Foliage

-- Scranton Times: ‘Recovery In Nature’ Substance Abuse Initiative Blooms Highlighting Benefits Of Enjoyment Of State Parks, Nature Areas

-- Morning Call Guest Essay: Open Space Preservation Will Stop A.I. Data Centers In Lehigh County And So Much More - By Lamont McClure, Former Northampton County Executive

-- TribLive: Bethel Park Students Advocating For Low Head Dam Safety Legislation In Honor Of Late Teacher In Allegheny County