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Sep
22
Written by:
news editor
9/22/2009 1:00 AM
09/22/09 Ohio’s woodlands are beginning their beautiful transformation as their canopies change from lush green to warm shades of gold, orange and red.
Fall Color Begins to Reveal Itself as Season Changes
ODNR Fall Foliage Update #1 – September 22
COLUMBUS, OH – As the calendar ushers in the autumn season, Ohio’s woodlands are beginning their beautiful transformation as their canopies change from lush green to warm shades of gold, orange and red. Peak color is still a few weeks away for most of the state.
“Most parts of the Buckeye State are starting to notice the first hints of fall color as vivid yellow and gold leaves begin to appear, along with a scattering of red and orange ones,” said Casey Munchel, of the ODNR Division of Forestry. “Buckeye trees are turning yellow and poison ivy and Virginia creeper are beginning to turn bright red throughout parts of northern and central Ohio.”
Most ODNR facilities are reporting that less than 25 percent of the trees have changed color this week. However, Munchel noted that most of the spotty color is on honey locust trees, which seem to be experiencing a great deal of spider mite damage causing the leaves to turn prematurely yellow. Cooler nights should enhance the onset of good fall color and add more variety to the landscape in coming weeks.
The scenic landscape is a special invitation to head outdoors. Some will choose to take part in outdoor traditions such as dove or squirrel hunting while others will enjoy seasonal campouts and events at Ohio state parks and nature preserves.
This weekend, family-friendly activities are planned at Beaver Creek State Park, Columbiana County; Caesar Creek State Park, Warren County; Cleveland Lakefront State Park, Cuyahoga County; Clifton Gorge State Scenic River, Greene County; Delaware State Park, Delaware County; Hueston Woods State Park, Butler County; Indian Lake State Park, Logan County; Little Miami State Park, Warren County;Malabar Farm State Park, Ashland County; Scioto Trail State Park, Ross County; Sheepskin Hollow State Nature Preserve, Columbiana County; Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve, Erie County; Stonelick State Park, Clermont County and Van Buren State Park, Hancock County.
Ohio's 74 state parks, 20 state forests and 134 state nature preserves provide excellent locations to view fall foliage. Here are the most current reports from selected locations:
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Location
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Region
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Color Condition
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A.W. Marion State Park
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Central
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Changing
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Alum Creek State Park
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Central
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Changing
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Beaver Creek/Guilford Lake State Parks
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East
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Changing
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Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
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Central
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Changing
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Buckeye Lake State Park
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Central
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Changing
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Dillon/Blue Rock State Parks
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East
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Changing
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Buck Creek State Park
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West
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Changing
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Burr Oak State Park
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Southeast
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Changing
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Caesar Creek State Park
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Southwest
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Changing
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Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
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West
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Changing
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Deer Creek State Park
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Central
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Changing
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Harrison Lake State Park
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Northwest
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Changing
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Hocking Hills State Park
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Southeast
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Changing
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Hueston Woods State Park
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Southwest
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Changing
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Indian Lake State Park
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West
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Changing
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John Bryan State Park
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West
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Changing
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Kent Bog State Nature Preserve
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Northeast
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Changing
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Kiser Lake State Park
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West
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Changing
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Lake Hope State Park
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Southeast
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Changing
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Malabar Farm State Park
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Northeast
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Changing
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Maumee State Park/Forest
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Northwest
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Changing
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Mohican State Park
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Northeast
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Changing
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Mt. Gilead State Park
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Central
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Changing
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Pike Lake/Paint Creek
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Southwest
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Changing
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Punderson State Park
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Northeast
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Changing
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Quail Hollow State Park
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Northeast
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Changing
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Salt Fork State Park
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East
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Changing
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Shawnee State Park
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Southwest
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Changing
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Sycamore State Park
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West
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Changing
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Tar Hollow State Park
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Southeast
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Changing
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Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve
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Northeast
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Changing
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Van Buren State Park
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Northwest
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Changing
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Zaleski State Forest
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Southeast
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Changing
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COLOR CONDITION KEY: Changing – Still mostly green, less than 25 percent color. Near Peak – Significant color showing – anywhere from 30 to 60 percent color. Peak – Peak colors – as much as 85 percent showing. Fading – Fading from peak conditions and leaves falling to forest floor.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of updates that will highlight some of the best locations to enjoy Ohio’s fall color season. ODNR’s web site will post updated reports each Monday. News releases will be issued weekly by ODNR to announce the reports, now through early November. Also online, starting September 30, hear fall foliage podcasts with information from ODNR’s fall color specialist, Casey Munchel.
For further information, contact:
Casey Munchel, ODNR Division of Forestry
513. 932. 6836
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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