Minnesota DNR says ‘There should be plenty of beautiful foliage to enjoy’ this fall

While fall does not officially begin until Sept the process of the trees changing color has already begun in Minnesota There should be plenty of beautiful foliage to enjoy this fall according to a Minnesota Department of Natural Materials news release Fall in Minnesota is truly something special explained DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen Cool crisp air brilliant bursts of color and picturesque landscapes make it the perfect season to get outside Autumn is an ideal time to experience the beauty and colors of Minnesota In contrast to s extremely wet spring and prior years severe droughts this year brought a relatively dry May with decent precipitation from June through August to Minnesota according to the DNR news release resulting in more leaves staying on trees than in latest years Barring any extreme cold snaps this bodes well for great colors this fall Brilliant fall color occurs when early fall days are sunny nights are chilly and there is adequate rainfall throughout the growing season noted Brian Schwingle DNR forest fitness plan consultant An earlier lighter frost will shift peak fall color earlier in the fall color window so pay attention to the forecast if you can be flexible with your excursion timing The DNR has issued its Fall Color Finder on the webpage dnr state mn us fall colors and its weekly newsletter for tips to help Minnesotans view fall colors Both tools help the constituents track leaf wildflower and grass color progression across Minnesota Related Articles Skywatch Shoot high for celestial treasures Belwin opens M accessible outdoor-education facility with first-class experience for all Author hopes deep map of the St Croix River watershed will inspire others Fall arts and entertainment Get out and about with family-friendly sessions and outdoor festivals Skywatch The great celestial herdsman begins his long goodbye