Fall Colors in Motion

04 Nov Fall Colors in Motion

This fall, instead of hosting live community walks, Cowiche Canyon Conservancy is taking the season to you via the magic of videos. We’re highlighting some of the fun things to look or listen for during your own explorations of our unique slice of shrub-steppe. Enjoy!

#1: Why do leaves change color anyway?

 

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This fall, instead of hosting live community walks, Cowiche Canyon Conservancy is taking the season to you via the magic of videos. We’re highlighting some of the fun things to look or listen for during your own explorations of our unique slice of shrub-steppe. In this video, Cowiche Canyon Conservancy’s Cy Philbrick offers a short explanation on why leaves change color.

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#2: What’s still blooming in the fall?

 

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This fall, instead of hosting live community walks, Cowiche Canyon Conservancy is taking the season to you via the magic of videos. We’re highlighting some of the fun things to look or listen for during your own explorations of our unique slice of shrub-steppe. In this video, Cowiche Canyon Conservancy’s Cy Philbrick talks the beauty and benefits of rabbitbrush.

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#3 Bunchgrasses!

 

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Bunchgrasses are beautiful in the fall. Wait, they’re more than just pretty? Conservation Project Manager Megan Whiteside explains why and how bunchgrasses are important for both wildlife habitat and wildfire prevention in the shrub-steppe.

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#4 Why Plant in the Fall?

 

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#5 Lichens are Beautiful

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