Fall begins with the autumnal equinox, usually around September 22 or 23. The equinox is the time of the year when we have equal length of night and day.

close-up of bottom of pine cone
photo of cranes migrating against a red sunset

Fall arrives and with it leaves changing colors and the autumnal equinox.

photo of red oak leaves in beautiful bronze color

Be on the lookout for migrating birds such as Whooping Cranes in October, but say goodbye for the winter to hibernating species such as amphibians and reptiles.

photo of red winterberries on a leafless shrub

Last call for catching sight of migrating birds such as whooping cranes, swans, hawks, Canada geese, Tundra swans and more that head south for the winter months.

Bunch of gourds
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Forest with orange leaves
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Tom (male) turkey
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Girl standing in a forest at autumn
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Beaver lodge in fall
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Two wild turkey in a feild
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red oak leaves at Havenwoods State Forest - photo by Beth Mittermaier
While you were playing in the hot sun during summer vacation the trees on the streets, in the parks, and it the forests were working hard to keep you cool. They need a rest!
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