This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

The red fall colors are intense this year. They seem much brighter than previous years. Red colors are due to leaf pigments called anthocyanins. A main factor that increases the red colors produced by ...

Native plants play a critical role in our ecosystem for beneficial insects, birds, wildlife and important microorganisms living in and on the soil. Native perennials provide a range of flowers that ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Enjoy the beautiful fall colors among the bluffs at the Red Wing Arts Fall Festival on October 11th – 12th, 2025! Over 120 artists head to Red Wing for the annual Red Wing Arts Fall Festival in ...