Few can argue that there’s anywhere more beautiful than New England in Autumn. With air as crisp as a freshly picked apple and scents of wood smoke accompanying a crimson, orange, and gold horizon… Really, how lucky are we to experience such idyllic fall feels? 

But why is it that the maples, oaks, and aspens (to name just a few) put on this stunning show? What is the purpose behind the carnival of leaves destined to drop? Let’s discover the not-so-secret science behind fall foliage as we tap into a bit of basic botany with UNH Extension Master Gardener, Willamina Coroka.

Willa is a New Hampshire native and has a deep connection to nature and wildllfe that developed from her childhood experiences in Hudson and her love for the Granite State. She is a project implementation specialist at the New Hampshire Audubon and oversees education-focused conservation projects including pollinator gardens in urban areas.

Please join us for her presentation titled “The Language of Leaves.”